covert  1 x 10^3 to standard notation

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Chapter1: Matter, Measurements, And Calculations
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covert  1 x 10^3 to standard notation 

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A number expressed in the form  a × 10is called scientific notation .

To convert a number from scientific notation to standard notation following method should be used.

  • Observe whether the exponent of ten is positive or negative.
  • If the exponent is negative , move the decimal point to the left as many times as the exponent indicates.
  • If exponent is positive , move the decimal point to the right as many times as the exponent indicates.
  • Place zeros , if there is no number after displacing decimal point .
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