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Math A

Scientific Notation

 

Scientific Notation

... is a way to express very small or very large numbers.

 

... is most often used in "scientific" calculations where the analysis must be very precise.

 

... consists of two parts*:

(1) a number between 1 and 10
               
and
(2) a power of 10.

*  a large or small number may be written as any power of 10; however, CORRECT scientific notation must satisfy the above criteria.

3.2 x 1013 is correct scientific notation

Remember that the first number MUST BE greater than or equal to one and less than 10.
23.6 x 10-8 is not correct scientific notation

 

   

 


Lloyd