Understanding Scientific Notation Concepts

Understanding Scientific Notation Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains how to multiply numbers in scientific notation. It begins by introducing the concept of scientific notation multiplication, emphasizing the importance of keeping the numbers in scientific notation. The tutorial then details the process of multiplying the coefficients and adding the exponents. Finally, it addresses the need to adjust the result to ensure the coefficient is between 1 and 10, explaining how to move the decimal point accordingly.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step when multiplying numbers in scientific notation?

Add the exponents

Multiply the coefficients

Subtract the exponents

Divide the coefficients

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When multiplying 6 x 10^2 and 3 x 10^4, what is the product of the coefficients?

9

18

12

24

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do you do with the exponents when multiplying numbers with the same base in scientific notation?

Subtract them

Divide them

Add them

Multiply them

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of adding the exponents 2 and 4 in the expression 6 x 10^2 and 3 x 10^4?

5

6

8

7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't the coefficient in scientific notation be 18?

It is too small

It is not between 1 and 10

It is not a whole number

It is negative

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying 6 x 10^2 by 3 x 10^4 in scientific notation before adjusting the coefficient?

18 x 10^6

18 x 10^8

18 x 10^7

18 x 10^5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should the coefficient be adjusted to if it is initially 18 in scientific notation?

180

18.0

1.8

0.18

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