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Scientific notation is a very convenient way to write large and small numbers and avoids having to write down so many zeros. It makes multiplying and dividing a lot easier.
For example, say you want to multiply 1000000 by 0.00001
That is 1 x 10^6 x 1 X 10^-5 and you addd the exponents of the 10 to get 10^1 = 1
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What fields use scientific notation?
Mostly the sciences use scientific notation
Do psychologist use scientific notation?
psychologist do not usually use scientific notation
Do physicists use scientific notation?
Yes, physicists use scientific notation
What professions use scientific notation?
People in the sciences are the main professions that use scientific notation
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