Scientific Notation Multiplication An object with a mass of 4.1 x 108 kg is accelerated at a rate of 1.5 x 1015 m/sec2.

What Force can the object impart if F=ma? 4.1 x 108 kg * 1.5 x 1015 m/sec2 = 1. Multiply the base numbers 4.1 * 1.5 = 6.15 2. Add the exponents 8 + 15 =23 3. Rewrite in SN = 6.15 x 1023 kg*m/sec2

2nd example: 6.4 x 1012 meters * 3.4 x 109 meters 1. Multiply the base numbers 6.4 *3.4 = 21.76 2. Add the exponents 12+9 = 21 3. Rewrite in SN = 21.76 x 1021 meters2 4. Only one (1) digit in front of decimal point (to the left of) 2.176 x 1022 meters2 When you make the base number small you make the exponent larger

Scientific Notation Division 8.4 x 105 meters 2.2 x103 sec Step 1. Divide the base numbers 8.4/2.2 =3.8 Step 2. Subtract the exponents 5-3=2 Step 3. Rewrite in SN = 3.8 x 102 m/sec

2nd Example 8.4 x105 meters 9.8 x 103 sec Step 1: Divide the base numbers 8.4/9.8 = .86 Step 2: Subtract the exponents 5-3=2 Step 3: Rewrite in SN = .86 x 102 m/sec Step 4: Want one digit to the left of decimal point 8.6 x 101 m/sec When you make the base number larger you make the exponent smaller

Calculations with Scientific Notation

Name __________________________ Color __________ Multiplying numbers written in Scientific Notation. Show each step and dont forget about units. 1. 4.76 x 109 mol * 6.023 x 1023 atoms/mol

2. 2.5 x 105 meters * 2.5 x 107 meters2

3. 7.65 x 10-7 meters * 3.22 x 1014 /sec

Dividing numbers written in Scientific Notation. Show each step and dont forget about units. 4. 6.5 x 1016 meters / 2.3 x 1012 sec

5. 9.2 x 108 grams / 4.1 x 107 mL

6. 2.5 x 109 liters / 5.0 x 105 C

Extra Credit Hookey Dook Problem The speed of light is a constant at 2.998 x108 m/sec. Light travels in different wavelengths and at different frequencies. The formula for the speed of light is c = where c=speed of light in meters/sec = wavelength in meters = frequency in /sec (also known as Hertz) Calculate the frequency of a light wave if its wavelength is 4.00 x 10-7 meters. Your answer must be in scientific notation.