Complete the equation, by supplying the missing exponent.
A virus has a volume of approximately 4.7 x 10−14 cubic centimeters. Calculate the estimated volume of 4.1 x 1016 viruses.
19.27 ×1031
1.927 ×1031
1.927 ×103
1.927 ×102
To calculate the estimated volume of 4.1 x 1016 viruses, we need to multiply the volume of one virus by the number of viruses.
Volume of one virus: 4.7 x 10−14 cubic centimeters
Number of viruses: 4.1 x 1016
So, the estimated volume can be calculated as:
(4.7 x 10−14) x (4.1 x 1016)
To multiply these numbers, we add the exponents of the powers of 10:
10−14 + 1016 = 16 - 14 = 2
And multiply the coefficients:
4.7 x 4.1 = 19.27
Therefore, the estimated volume of 4.1 x 1016 viruses is 19.27 x 102, or 19.27 x 1031 in scientific notation.
The correct answer is: 19.27 x 1031.