Overview
Delve into the world of scientific notation in this 35-minute video lecture. Learn how to effectively write and manipulate very large and very small numbers using powers of ten and decimal arithmetic. Explore various ways to represent numbers, analyze population data of major world cities and Australian urban centers, and master the art of converting between scientific notation and standard numerical form. Gain practical skills in comparing numbers using scientific notation, enhancing your ability to work with extreme values in mathematics and real-world applications.
Syllabus
Intro to scientific notation
Other ways of writing a number
Populations of world's biggest cities
Populations of other Australian cities
Converting from scientific notation to number
Converting from number to scientific notation
Comparing numbers using scientific notation
Taught by
Insights into Mathematics