Understanding Large Numbers and Powers of 10

This video tutorial introduces the concept of large numbers using the short scale numbering system. It explains how numbers like thousand, million, billion, and beyond are expressed as powers of 10, with each subsequent number being a thousand times larger than the previous one. The tutorial covers numbers up to a googol, emphasizing the pattern of increasing exponents by 3. The lesson aims to help viewers understand the naming and value of large numbers in a structured manner.

What is the power of 10 representation for a thousand?

• 10^2

• 10^3

• 10^4

• 10^5

How many zeros follow the number 1 in a million?

• Twelve

• Six

• Three

• Nine

Which number is a thousand times larger than a billion?

• Sextillion

• Trillion

• Quadrillion

• Million

What is the power of 10 for a quintillion?

• 10^24

• 10^18

• 10^15

• 10^21

How does the exponent change as we move from one large number to the next?

• Increases by 1

• Increases by 2

• Increases by 4

• Increases by 3

What is the power of 10 for a dodecillion?

• 10^39

• 10^36

• 10^42

• 10^45

Which number is represented by 10 raised to the power of 57?

• Undecillion

• Novemdecillion

• Decillion

• Octodecillion

What is the power of 10 for a novemdecillion?

• 10^60

• 10^63

• 10^69

• 10^66

What is a googol expressed as a power of 10?

• 10^50

• 10^150

• 10^100

• 10^75

How do you write a number as a power of 10?

• By adding zeros

• By using exponents

• By multiplying by 10

• By dividing by 10