Scientific Notation

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What is scientific notation?

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A way to express very large or very small numbers using powers of ten.

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What does a negative exponent indicate in scientific notation?

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It indicates a small number, as it represents a fraction.

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How many significant figures are in the number 2.035 x 10^4?

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There are four significant figures.

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What is the standard form of 5.64 x 10^8?

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564,000,000

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Which of the following is NOT a valid scientific notation? 20.35 x 10^4, 0.2035 x 10^4, 2035^4, 2.035 x 10^4

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2035^4 is not valid.

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How do you convert 0.00056 to scientific notation?

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5.6 x 10^-4

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What is the value of 10^3?

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1,000

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If you multiply 2.5 x 10^3 by 4 x 10^2, what is the result in scientific notation?

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1.0 x 10^6

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What is the first part of scientific notation called?

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The coefficient.

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How do you write 0.0045 in scientific notation?

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4.5 x 10^-3