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The distance between the Earth and the Moon is approximately 384000 km. Express this distance in metres in exponential notation.

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Given:

Distance between the Earth and the Moon = 384000 km.

We know that 1 km = 1000 m = 103 m.

Distance in metres = 384000 x 103 m.

We can write 384000 as 384 x 1000 = 384 x 103.

Total distance = (384 x 103) x 103 m.

Using the law of exponents (am x an = am+n), we add the powers: 3+3 = 6.

Distance = 384 x 106 m.

Hence, the distance is 384 x 106 m.

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