Scientific notation is used to write very large or very small numbers in a way that is easier to work with and that maintains the accuracy of the value. It involves writing a number as the product of a number between 1 and 10 and a power of 10. Using scientific notation allows for numbers to be expressed with consistent precision across a wide range of magnitudes.

1. Scientific Notation
Accuracy and Precision
Adapted from
Kermis- Slideshare- Measurement and Density
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10. Accuracy vs. Precision