Simplify [tex]\((9.78 \times 10^{-11})(3.4 \times 10^{-18})\)[/tex]. Write the final answer in scientific notation.

A. [tex]\(33.252 \times 10^{-29}\)[/tex]
B. [tex]\(3.3252 \times 10^{-29}\)[/tex]
C. [tex]\(33.252 \times 10^{-28}\)[/tex]
D. [tex]\(3.3252 \times 10^{-28}\)[/tex]



Answer :

To simplify the given expression [tex]\(\left(9.78 \times 10^{-11}\right)\left(3.4 \times 10^{-18}\right)\)[/tex] and write the final answer in scientific notation, we can follow these steps:

1. Multiply the coefficients:
[tex]\[ 9.78 \times 3.4 = 33.252 \][/tex]

2. Add the exponents:
[tex]\[ -11 + (-18) = -11 - 18 = -29 \][/tex]

3. Combine the results:
[tex]\[ 33.252 \times 10^{-29} \][/tex]

However, this form is not yet in standard scientific notation. In scientific notation, the coefficient should be a number between 1 and 10. So, we need to adjust it:

4. Adjust the coefficient:
[tex]\[ 33.252 = 3.3252 \times 10^1 \][/tex]

5. Adjust the exponent accordingly:
[tex]\[ 33.252 \times 10^{-29} = (3.3252 \times 10^1) \times 10^{-29} = 3.3252 \times 10^{1 + (-29)} = 3.3252 \times 10^{-28} \][/tex]

Thus, the final answer in scientific notation is:
[tex]\[ 3.3252 \times 10^{-28} \][/tex]

Hence, the correct option is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{3.3252 \times 10^{-28}} \][/tex]

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