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Scientific notation
/saɪəntˈɪfɪk nəʊtˈeɪʃən/
/saɪəntˈɪfɪk noʊtˈeɪʃən/Scientific notation
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a method of writing numbers as the product of a coefficient and a power of 10
Example
Scientists use scientific notation to express the extremely small sizes of subatomic particles, such as quarks and neutrinos.
Engineers employ scientific notation when describing the dimensions of nanoscale structures in microelectronics and materials science.
When discussing the size of galaxies, astronomers often use scientific notation to represent their vast distances from Earth.
In financial reports, large numbers representing company revenues or market capitalization are sometimes written in scientific notation for clarity.
Meteorologists may use scientific notation to express the immense energy released during hurricanes or volcanic eruptions.
