In order to write number 0.000059 in scientific notation we need to move the decimal point from its current location (black dot) to the new position (red dot).
0.00005.9So, we need to move decimal point 5 places to the left.
This means that the power of 10 will be negative 5.
Now we have that the
Number part = 5.9 and
Exponent part = -5
So, the solution is:
5.9⋅10−5
