Scientific notation is used to write numbers that are too large or too small by using powers of 10.
Ex. 25,100,000,000 = 2.51×1010
2. To convert numbers in scientific notation:
Ex. 3.25×108 = 325,000,000
Youtube Online Tutorial On Scientific Notation :)
This video actually helps you to understand more about scientific notation!
Using a Calculator
Find a button that looks like either of the two pictures shown. They both represent the powers of 10. By using this button, you can calculate numbers shown in scientific notation.
Converting the square or cube of different units:
Ex. 1 m = 100 cm
1 m2 = 10,000 cm2
1 m3 = 106 cm3
(In order to convert 1 m2 into cm2, you should first convert 1m into cm, and then square the number.)
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