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Scientific Notation Basics

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What is the correct scientific notation for the number 0.0045?

$45 \times 10^{-4}$

$0.45 \times 10^{1}$

$4.5 \times 10^{-3}$ (correct)

$45 \times 10^{-5}$

Which of the following statements about scientific notation is true?

It is a way to express very small or very large numbers. (correct)

It requires the number to be a fraction.

It can only represent whole numbers.

It always involves numbers greater than 10.

What number does the scientific notation $3.2 \times 10^{4}$ represent?

3,200

320,000

32,000 (correct)

320

If a number is represented as $2.5 \times 10^{-2}$, which of the following is the original number?

0.025 Signup and view all the answers

Convert the number 1,200,000 into scientific notation.

$1.2 \times 10^{6}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard notation of the number $5.1 \times 10^{3}$?

5,100 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly expresses the number 120,000 in standard notation?

1.2 \times 10^{5} Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct standard notation for the number $8.3 \times 10^{2}$?

830 Signup and view all the answers

If a number is expressed as $7.5 \times 10^{-1}$, what is its standard notation?

0.75 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of numbers in standard notation?

They may contain exponents. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scientific Notation

Scientific notation represents numbers as a product of a coefficient and a power of 10.
The coefficient must be a number between 1 and 10.
A power of 10 adjusts the scale of the number, indicating whether it's large or small.

Example of Scientific Notation

The number 5,000 can be expressed as 5.0 × 10³.
Here, 5.0 is the coefficient and 10³ indicates that the number should be multiplied by 1,000.

Importance of Scientific Notation

Simplifies calculations involving very large or very small numbers.
Makes it easier to read and write numbers in various scientific and mathematical contexts.

Standard Notation

Standard notation presents numbers as whole numbers without using exponents.
Example transformation: (3.7 \times 10^4) equals 37,000 in standard notation.
This format enhances the readability and interpretation of numerical values.
Commonly used to simplify large numbers for easier understanding in various contexts.

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This quiz introduces the concept of scientific notation, where numbers are expressed as a product of a coefficient between 1 and 10 and a power of 10. It simplifies working with very large or small numbers, making calculations easier. Test your understanding with this quiz!