3.9 Scientific Notation — From Zettabytes to Atoms Made Simple | Contemporary Mathematics
After this lesson you will be able to…
- Understand why standard number representation is inadequate for extremely large or small values.
- Learn the strict two-part structure and rules for numbers in scientific notation.
- Master the technique of adjusting decimal points and exponents to convert numbers.
- Learn the golden rule for adding and subtracting numbers in scientific notation.
- Understand the simpler rules for multiplying and dividing numbers in scientific notation.
- Apply scientific notation to compare probabilities of unlikely real-world events.
- Calculate and compare biological scales using scientific notation and unit conversion.
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Quiz: Scientific Notation Rules and Operations
FundamentalsAnswer each question based on what was presented in the video lesson. No outside knowledge is needed — everything you need was covered in the video.
Practice: Scientific Notation Calculations
PracticeApply the rules of scientific notation covered in the video: converting numbers, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Show all work and express every final answer in proper scientific notation. Problems increase in difficulty.