Scientific Notation Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to convert both large and small numbers into scientific notation. It covers the concept of positive and negative powers, depending on the size of the number. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on moving the decimal point to convert numbers and includes examples for better understanding.

What type of power is used in scientific notation for very large numbers?

• Negative power

• Fractional power

• Positive power

• Zero power

What is the first step in converting a number to scientific notation?

• Move the decimal point

• Divide by 10

• Add zeros to the number

• Multiply by 10

When converting a large number to scientific notation, where should the decimal point be moved?

• To the end of the number

• To the beginning of the number

• Behind the first non-zero digit

• In front of the last zero

How many spaces was the decimal moved in the example of converting a large number to scientific notation?

• 12 spaces

• 5 spaces

• 8 spaces

• 10 spaces

In the context of scientific notation, what does the term 'power' refer to?

• The number of zeros in the number

• The number of times the decimal is moved

• The size of the number

• The number of digits in the number

What is the scientific notation for a number where the decimal is moved 9 spaces to the right?

• 3.48 x 10^7

• 3.48 x 10^-9

• 3.48 x 10^-7

• 3.48 x 10^9

What is the power of 10 when a decimal number is converted to scientific notation and the decimal is moved 7 spaces?

• 10^-7

• 10^1

• 10^7

• 10^0

In scientific notation, what does a negative power indicate about the number?

• The number is very large

• The number is very small

• The number is zero

• The number is negative

How many spaces was the decimal moved in the final example of converting a small number to scientific notation?

• 11 spaces

• 5 spaces

• 9 spaces

• 7 spaces

What is the scientific notation for a number where the decimal is moved 11 spaces to the left?

• 9.6 x 10^-7

• 9.6 x 10^7

• 9.6 x 10^11

• 9.6 x 10^-11