In an expression a × :
- (A)a is order of magnitude for
- (B)b is order of magnitude for ✓ Correct
- (C)b is order of magnitude for
- (D)b is order of magnitude for
Answer: (B)
Solution
Write the quantity as with . The order of magnitude is the nearer power of ten: if the number is closer to (order ); if it is closer to (order ). Hence is the order of magnitude when — option (B).
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