For example if you have a large distance or number like 200,000,000,000 and it becomes tedious to write, just write 2x1011 and It makes numbers shorter and easier to use and write
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When working with really large or really small numbers.
Scientists? It's handy for writing out any large numbers...
psychologist do not usually use scientific notation
Yes, physicists use scientific notation
Mostly the sciences use scientific notation