Standard form 1 (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Standard form 1
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Standard form structure

a×10na \times 10^n where 1a<101 \leq a < 10

Range for aa in standard form

Greater than or equal to 1, less than 10

Alternative name for standard form

Scientific notation

When to use positive power of 10

For large numbers greater than 10

When to use negative power of 10

For small numbers less than 1

920,000 in standard form

9.2×1059.2 \times 10^5

0.00703 in standard form

7.03×1037.03 \times 10^{-3}

4.2×1034.2 \times 10^{-3} as ordinary number

0.0042

Positive power: decimal point direction

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Negative power: decimal point direction

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Calculator keys for standard form

×10^x or EXP

What to count for power (not zeros)

Decimal places moved

1,630,000 in standard form

1.63×1061.63 \times 10^6

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