Chapter 4, Problem 46CR

To determine

To complete the statement using <, > , or =. $4.8\times {10}^{-5}\_\_4.8\times {10}^{-8}$

Answer to Problem 46CR

  $4.8\times {10}^{-5}>4.8\times {10}^{-8}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

  $4.8\times {10}^{-5}\_\_4.8\times {10}^{-8}$

Calculation:

Here, the numbers are same on both left and right hand side, i.e. 4.8. So , evaluate the exponent powers of 10.

On the left hand side, there is ${10}^{-5}$ .

On the right hand side,there is ${10}^{-8}$ .

Now, compare the powers here, since -5 is greater than -8, hence the left hand side is greater than the right hand side.

Conclusion-

  $4.8\times {10}^{-5}>4.8\times {10}^{-8}$