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Scientific notation is a means of abreviating or shortening very large numbers. Scientific notation is written with one numeral to the left of the decimal place, this is a rule, no more than one digit is allowed before the decimal place.
All other digits fall behind the decimal place (obviously).
Since scientific notation is a method abreviating large numbers the original number usually contains lots of digits, making it a big 'yucky' number.
What scientific notation does is round it off and then shorten it by designating it to ten to the power of a number.
For example:
the number 1,58,994,876 written in scientific notation would be 1.59x108
note how the number was shortened and rounded to two decimal places?
Example 2:
The number 0.00000000097832 would be 9.78x10-10
Note how this time ten was to the power of a negative number, this pushes the decimal place right making the number smaller.
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What occupations use scientific notation?
All the natural sciences. Engineers have their own notation. Mathematicians like exact values, or decimals. Social scientists are afraid of math!
What is 37.32 I'n Scientific notation?
3.732 x 10¹37.32 = 3.732e+1That's the way some calculators express scientific notation, but the first answer is correct and a better choice.On most calculators superscripts aren't an option and there also would be no confusion regarding "e" -- it doesn't represent e, the base of natural logs -- a problem encountered were scientific notation written this way anywhere other than a calculator.Why correct a correct answer; there are enough unanswered questions.
How is the scientific method a natural process?
natural
What is the purpose of the music natural sign in sheet music notation?
The purpose of the music natural sign in sheet music notation is to cancel out any previous sharps or flats on a note, returning it to its natural pitch.
What is the scientific name for natural gas?
The scientific name for natural gas is methane (CH4).
What is a scientific name for natural gas?
Natural gas is a mixture and, as a result, does not have a scientific name. It consists mainly of methane.
Is there such thing The scientific method?
in brief ayurveda is natural and allopathy is scientific
What is one achievement of the Scientific Revolution that changed the way natural events are studied?
the scientific method.
What is a natural sign and how is it used in music notation?
A natural sign in music notation is a symbol that cancels out a previous sharp or flat note, returning the note to its natural state. It is used to indicate that a note should be played as written without any alteration in pitch.
Could converting a forest to other uses effect frogs?
It destroys their natural habitats.
What Scientific name for natural gas?
Methane
What is scientific name for natural gas?
Methane
