10.4 - Use of Exponents to Express Small Numbers in Standard Form

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Introduction to Standard Form

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Teacher
Teacher

Welcome, everyone! Today, we're going to talk about standard form, especially as it applies to small numbers. Can anyone tell me what standard form is?

Student 1
Student 1

Isn’t it a way to write very large or very small numbers?

Student 2
Student 2

Yes! It makes those numbers easier to read.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Now, small numbers are represented using negative exponents. Let's look at an example: how do we express `0.000007` in standard form?

Student 3
Student 3

I think it would be `7 × 10^{-6}`.

Teacher
Teacher

That's correct! Remember, we move the decimal to the right until we have a number between 1 and 10, and we count how many places we moved it. That's our exponent!

Student 4
Student 4

So, the more we move to the right, the more negative the exponent becomes?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Great observations, class.

Converting Small Numbers to Standard Form

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Teacher
Teacher

Let's practice converting some small numbers to standard form! For instance, how do we express `0.0016`?

Student 1
Student 1

I believe it would be `1.6 × 10^{-3}`.

Student 2
Student 2

How did you get that?

Student 1
Student 1

I moved the decimal three places to the right, so I used `10^{-3}`.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! And remember, we always keep one digit in front of the decimal. Great job!

Comparing Magnitudes of Numbers

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Teacher
Teacher

Now, let’s explore comparing two small sizes. For example, the size of a red blood cell is `0.000007 m` and a plant cell is `0.00001275 m`. How would we express these in standard form?

Student 3
Student 3

The red blood cell is `7 × 10^{-6}` and the plant cell is `1.275 × 10^{-5}`.

Student 4
Student 4

How do we know which is larger?

Teacher
Teacher

Great question! Let’s compare the exponents. `10^{-5}` is larger than `10^{-6}`, so the plant cell is larger than the red blood cell.

Student 2
Student 2

That’s interesting! I didn’t know we could tell just by looking at the exponents.

Teacher
Teacher

Yes! Standard form makes these comparisons much easier to handle.

Adding in Standard Form

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Teacher
Teacher

Let's now focus on how to add numbers when they are in standard form. For instance, if we have `5.97 × 10^{24}` kg for Earth’s mass and `7.35 × 10^{22}` kg for the Moon, how do we add them?

Student 1
Student 1

We need to have the same exponent first, right?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! What would that look like?

Student 2
Student 2

We could rewrite `5.97 × 10^{24}` as `597 × 10^{22}` so they both have the same exponent.

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! Now can someone finish that addition?

Student 3
Student 3

That would be `(597 + 7.35) × 10^{22}`, so it equals `604.35 × 10^{22}` kg.

Teacher
Teacher

Well done! That's how you manage addition with exponents.

Introduction & Overview

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Quick Overview

This section explains how to express small numbers using exponents in standard form, emphasizing negative exponents for values less than one.

Standard

In this section, students learn about expressing very small numbers in standard form using negative exponents. Key examples illustrate the conversion process, and comparisons are made between large and small numbers using this form. The section also includes exercises for students to practice their understanding.

Detailed

Use of Exponents to Express Small Numbers in Standard Form

In this section, we delve into the use of exponents to express small numbers in standard form. Standard form is a convenient way to write very large or very small numbers, making them easier to read, understand, and use in calculations.

Key Concepts:

  • Negative Exponents: Exponents with negative values represent numbers less than one. For example, a number written as 7 × 10^{-6} indicates 0.000007.
  • Converting Numbers: We cover the process of converting small decimal numbers into standard form. Example conversions include 0.000007 to 7 × 10^{-6} and 0.0016 to 1.6 × 10^{-3}.
  • Comparison of Sizes: By using standard form, we can easily compare small sizes (like cell diameters) or compare mass and distance using their exponentiated forms.
  • Practical Application: The section also discusses adding numbers in standard form. When adding numbers with different exponents, we convert them to the same exponent before summation.

This section is critical in helping students understand how to effectively manipulate extremely large and small numbers in scientific and practical contexts.

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Introduction to Small Numbers

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Observe the following facts.
1. The distance from the Earth to the Sun is 149,600,000,000 m.
2. The speed of light is 300,000,000 m/sec.
3. Thickness of Class VII Mathematics book is 20 mm.
4. The average diameter of a Red Blood Cell is 0.000007 mm.
5. The thickness of human hair is in the range of 0.005 cm to 0.01 cm.
6. The distance of moon from the Earth is 384,467,000 m (approx).
7. The size of a plant cell is 0.00001275 m.
8. Average radius of the Sun is 695,000 km.
9. Mass of propellant in a space shuttle solid rocket booster is 503600 kg.
10. Thickness of a piece of paper is 0.0016 cm.
11. Diameter of a wire on a computer chip is 0.000003 m.
12. The height of Mount Everest is 8848 m.

Detailed Explanation

This segment lists various measurements of both large and small physical quantities. It highlights how some numbers are easy to handle, like 20 mm or 8848 m, while others are cumbersome, such as 149,600,000,000 m or 0.000007 m. The main goal here is to prepare the understanding that very large and very small numbers require a different method of representation, which we achieve through 'standard form'— a concise way to express these numbers using exponents.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine trying to write your age in seconds. For instance, at age 10, you'd write '315,360,000 seconds.' That's a lot of digits! Instead, if we write this in standard form, it would be in a much simpler notation: approximately 3.15 × 10^8 seconds.

Expressing Small Numbers in Standard Form

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Now, let us try to express 0.000007 m in standard form.
0.000007 = 7 × 10–6 m.
Similarly, consider the thickness of a piece of paper which is 0.0016 cm.
0.0016 = 1.6 × 10–3 cm.

Detailed Explanation

To convert numbers like 0.000007 into standard form, we move the decimal point to the right until we reach the first non-zero digit. This movement indicates how many places we moved, which becomes the exponent. Thus, 0.000007 becomes 7 × 10^–6. For 0.0016, when moving the decimal point three places to the right, it becomes 1.6 × 10^–3.

Examples & Analogies

Think of this process like zooming in on a number. When you're far away, 0.000007 seems tiny and hard to read, but once you zoom in, you see the prominent '7,' which tells you the real size is much easier to manage.

Comparing Numbers in Standard Form

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Diameter of the Sun = 1.4 × 10^9 m and the diameter of the Earth is 1.2756 × 10^7 m. Therefore, Diameter of the Sun ÷ Diameter of the Earth = 1.4 × 10^9 / 1.2756 × 10^7 = approximately 100.

Detailed Explanation

To compare values expressed in standard form, we can divide them. Here, we take the diameter of the Sun and divide it by that of the Earth. By simplifying, we align the exponents (10^9 vs. 10^7) in the division, leading us to the conclusion that the diameter of the Sun is approximately 100 times larger than that of the Earth.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine having two different-sized watermelons. If the larger watermelon is 1.4 meters around while the smaller one is 1.27 meters around, to find out how many times bigger the larger one is, you can simply compare their sizes using some basic math, showing just how significant the size difference really is.

Adding Numbers in Standard Form

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Total mass = 5.97 × 10^24 kg + 7.35 × 10^22 kg = (597 + 7.35) × 10^22 = 604.35 × 10^22 kg.

Detailed Explanation

When adding numbers in standard form, it’s crucial to have the same exponent. Here, we convert both numbers to have the same exponent of 10^22 by recognizing that 5.97 × 10^24 equals 597 × 10^22. Now, we can simply add the coefficients (597 + 7.35) to get 604.35 × 10^22.

Examples & Analogies

This process is similar to adding prices at a supermarket. If you know you spent $5.97 on one item and $0.07 on another, you'd appreciate that while one cost is significantly larger, adding them together still gives you the total you need to pay without changing the overall value much.

Expressing Numbers in Usual Form and Standard Form

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Express the following numbers in usual form: (i) 3.52 × 10^5 = 352000, (ii) 7.54 × 10^–4 = 0.000754.

Detailed Explanation

To convert from standard form (e.g., 3.52 × 10^5) to usual form, we multiply the decimal coefficient by 10 raised to the corresponding exponent. For 3.52 × 10^5, we move the decimal 5 places to the right to yield 352000. Conversely, for 7.54 × 10^–4, we move the decimal 4 places to the left, resulting in 0.000754.

Examples & Analogies

Think of this like filling a jar with marbles. If you have a big bag of 100,000 marbles and you want to show how many you have in a small space, you can count it as just 100,000 or break it down to know that half of that is hidden under the couch, representing those smaller amounts in tricky but manageable figures.

Definitions & Key Concepts

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Key Concepts

  • Negative Exponents: Exponents with negative values represent numbers less than one. For example, a number written as 7 × 10^{-6} indicates 0.000007.

  • Converting Numbers: We cover the process of converting small decimal numbers into standard form. Example conversions include 0.000007 to 7 × 10^{-6} and 0.0016 to 1.6 × 10^{-3}.

  • Comparison of Sizes: By using standard form, we can easily compare small sizes (like cell diameters) or compare mass and distance using their exponentiated forms.

  • Practical Application: The section also discusses adding numbers in standard form. When adding numbers with different exponents, we convert them to the same exponent before summation.

  • This section is critical in helping students understand how to effectively manipulate extremely large and small numbers in scientific and practical contexts.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • Example of converting 0.000007 to standard form: 7 × 10^{-6}.

  • Comparing 7 × 10^{-6} (red blood cell) with 1.275 × 10^{-5} (plant cell).

  • Adding 5.97 × 10^{24} kg and 7.35 × 10^{22} kg by matching exponents.

Memory Aids

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🎵 Rhymes Time

  • When the numbers are small, don't despair, / Move the decimal right, and place the ten with care!

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Once upon a time, numbers were so small and shy. They wanted to be seen, so they invited the '10' to help them show up right by using exponents.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • If it’s tiny and small, use a negative exponent after all!

🎯 Super Acronyms

SENS

  • Small Exponents Need Shifting (move decimal to create standard form).

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Glossary of Terms

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  • Term: Standard Form

    Definition:

    A way of expressing numbers as a product of a number between 1 and 10 and a power of ten.

  • Term: Negative Exponent

    Definition:

    An exponent that indicates a number less than one, expressed as a fraction with a denominator of a power of ten.

  • Term: Exponent

    Definition:

    A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a number (the base) is multiplied by itself.