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Scientific Notation Flashcards

Emilia Lehnhoff Faillace Física y Química English 3 cards

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1Scientific NotationIs an abriviation; short way to put numbers that are really big and really small.
2Steps for when the number is bigger1. Place the decimal point at the end.
2. Move it to the left until there is only one digit on the left side of the decimal point.
3. Count how many numbers you move the decimal point.
4. Get rid of the ceros.
3Steps for when numbers are smaller1. Locate the decimal point.
2. Move the decimal point to the right until there is any cero at the right of the decimal point.
3. Count how many numbers you move the decimal point.
4. Get rid of the ceros.