What is science notation?

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anor277
Aug 1, 2018

#"Scientific notation"# is the use of exponents, typically as powers of 10.

Explanation:

Suppose we made a measurement of #0.000560#,,,there are THREE significant figures but writing the number down as is INVITES error. Alternatively we could use powers of 10...

#0.000560-=5.60xx10^-4#...to give a number that is a bit more accessible in scientific notation. If you have doubts, plug the numbers into your calculator, and then use them...the calculator will convert them.

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