Scientific Notation: Introduction

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    Learn to convert numbers into and out of scientific notation. Scientific notation is a way to express very big and very small numbers with exponents as a power of ten. It is also sometimes called exponential notation. In this video, we will have an explanation and tutorial, and do practice and example problems.

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  • @fullmindstorm
    @fullmindstorm 8 років тому +592

    Clearest scientific notation video on youtube, thanks for uploading.

  • @ToroRagazza
    @ToroRagazza 10 років тому +548

    This is actually very easy. I am surprised that I did not understand this in class. Excellent instruction. Thank you.

    • @DanielDavies-StellularNebulla
      @DanielDavies-StellularNebulla 4 роки тому +31

      Everything is easy with proper instruction and understanding 👍

    • @abcdefg-bh8ov
      @abcdefg-bh8ov 4 роки тому +3

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    • @SilverTru
      @SilverTru 4 роки тому +3

      It is called a teacher that doesn’t teach as well as this guy

    • @warriorsofbihar
      @warriorsofbihar 4 роки тому

      Me also...
      Thanks a lot...

  • @user-es4vu9sf9l
    @user-es4vu9sf9l 3 роки тому +302

    I learned this in 7th grade, forgot it, and now I need it for 11th grade

    • @josephkamara8987
      @josephkamara8987 3 роки тому +12

      we are doing it in 9th grade

    • @sfitzen
      @sfitzen 3 роки тому +26

      I learned this in 7th, forgot, relearned it in 11th, forgot, and now am in medical school and had to relearn it again. Moral of the story: don't forget it.

    • @emilyttran
      @emilyttran 3 роки тому +4

      every year i come back because i forget

    • @sundersham1837
      @sundersham1837 3 роки тому

      You are funny yar

    • @patriciaarcher751
      @patriciaarcher751 2 роки тому

      Same, thrn forgot it, need it for college Bio

  • @bleachfan178
    @bleachfan178 8 років тому +79

    My Chemistry professor mentioned that you need to know scientific notation and I was nervous because I forgot it. But now I know it. Thanks Tyler Dewitt

  • @Mogley-cr6ip
    @Mogley-cr6ip 9 років тому +220

    first youtuber that didn't say like and subscribe so i'm going to do both :)

  • @NN-hc1js
    @NN-hc1js 3 роки тому +278

    Who else got this for their school assignment??

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    @haseenabasheer7371 7 років тому +344

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    @bijoubijoux5185 10 років тому +199

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  • @kiruunie
    @kiruunie 4 роки тому +26

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  • @mpope145
    @mpope145 9 років тому +176

    Thanks man, i was sooo confused in class today

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      @la-splitz-x1395 5 років тому +1

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    • @thatonedoge6394
      @thatonedoge6394 5 років тому

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    • @abcdefg-bh8ov
      @abcdefg-bh8ov 4 роки тому +1

      na i wasnt anyone watching this Tuesday November 26, 2019

    • @zanecreed
      @zanecreed 2 роки тому

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      @la-splitz-x1395 2 роки тому

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  • @dejaiifps
    @dejaiifps 3 роки тому +6

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      @user-ys1mb9ho2m 3 роки тому +1

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    • @slivers01
      @slivers01 Рік тому

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  • @lucyblock6406
    @lucyblock6406 5 років тому +10

    I am learning about scientific notation in school right now and it is actually so easy!! But with you explaining and showing examples, that makes it much easier.
    Thanks!!!!

  • @JuJubee231
    @JuJubee231 12 років тому +5

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    @EsmaelM-ze8nk 10 місяців тому +1

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  • @kaustshroff381
    @kaustshroff381 10 років тому +14

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  • @gu3ra453
    @gu3ra453 6 років тому +3

    I love how thorough you are at explaining this. Baby steps for those like me barely learning scientific notation is much needed. All teachers should be like you!! Unfortunately, science professors just expect you to know this stuff. Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @yunghillbilly
    @yunghillbilly Рік тому +7

    This looked really complicated but now that it is explained to me its actually very easy

  • @cptmclaren5270
    @cptmclaren5270 5 років тому +1

    I like how you are not like regular teachers who just write what the textbook says. You actually explain the meaning behind it, its purpose, etc. This really helps better understanding mathematical topics.

  • @Carmelo2680
    @Carmelo2680 9 років тому +1

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  • @azrapira1393
    @azrapira1393 10 років тому +20

    you are so much better than my physics teacher. she makes no sense at all.
    thankyou.

    • @alexiswang9864
      @alexiswang9864 10 років тому

      same here! haha this really helped! :)

  • @suprema_si3343
    @suprema_si3343 10 років тому +8

    You explained this better than anyone on youtube. You are awesome! You deserve a cookie! :P Thanks!

  • @user-kh5lh2dx6b
    @user-kh5lh2dx6b 4 роки тому +2

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  • @lacabintel11
    @lacabintel11 7 років тому

    Tyler, You have a special gift. You understand and you can explain it better than anyone I know. What a relief you give. Very happy I found your video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @BadTasteforguys
    @BadTasteforguys 8 років тому +6

    Had a hard time learning this in class because my teacher scares me...
    Thank God for this video!

  • @godmodeon4427
    @godmodeon4427 5 років тому +17

    The sad thing is that this was actually more helpful then when my science teacher explained this in class lol

  • @thor4164
    @thor4164 4 роки тому

    First video I've watched on notation and I've no need to go in search of others like I'd usually do because I didn't understand the first one. Perfectly explained without the fluff. Excellent video.

  • @jamestyson6767
    @jamestyson6767 9 років тому +1

    This is the easiest way to learn!
    I love it!
    Wish i had a teacher like him, who used a teaching method like his for all of my subjects!
    I would understand everything!
    In my maths class today, I was learning this topic and couldn't understand, so I asked my teacher, who tried to explain it to me for atlas 10 MINUTES. I still didn't entirely understand, but after watching just 6 minutes of this video, I understand how it works!
    Thanks Tyler!

  • @lydiamueller9833
    @lydiamueller9833 6 років тому +18

    YOU HELPED ME SO MUCH UHHHH thank you im about to cry of happiness :'))))))

  • @nikmac2621
    @nikmac2621 9 років тому +129

    Tyler DeWitt thanks so much helped with my test

  • @Drago462
    @Drago462 8 років тому +1

    Thank you so much! I honestly wish I had a teacher like you. You do a better job at explaining this than any of my professors in college.

  • @jnstbch1285
    @jnstbch1285 5 років тому +38

    God if only you were my science teacher.

    • @furyff9912
      @furyff9912 4 роки тому

      Dude that's math

    • @evam.3645
      @evam.3645 3 роки тому +4

      @@furyff9912 Lol, Scientific notation is used in both math and science...I had to learn it in chem!

    • @66gghnmmgghb
      @66gghnmmgghb 3 роки тому

      @@evam.3645 I used it in math then physics

    • @discmod6422
      @discmod6422 3 роки тому

      u also use it in science....

  • @ashdos7205
    @ashdos7205 5 років тому +4

    my exam is next week and you saved my life. THANK YOU! 2019

    • @Bing_inthewild
      @Bing_inthewild 5 років тому +1

      my exam is next week and i didnt understand anything

    • @ashdos7205
      @ashdos7205 5 років тому

      M-J Trolling same

  • @Lil_aubs
    @Lil_aubs 9 років тому +1

    Your videos help me so much. You have a great gift for explaining things thoroughly and simply. Sadly, my teacher doesn't have that or maybe it's his method that doesn't click with me. I am a visual learner and all your examples really help me grasp it. I really rely on your videos to help me with homework, exams etc. So, again, thank you so much!

  • @cinderellastar6531
    @cinderellastar6531 10 років тому +90

    These rules are EASIER.
    If it was originally a WHOLE number, the exponent will also be POSITIVE.
    If it was originally a DECIMAL number, the exponent will be NEGATIVE.
    I don't know... that's just what works for me.

    • @tdewitt451
      @tdewitt451  10 років тому +41

      Yeah, I think those rules are good for many cases, and you should definitely use them if they work. The reason I like my method is because it also works really well for when you have to turn scientific notation back into regular numbers. And when you have a number like 0.00045 x 10-5 that you have to turn into correct scientific notation, that can also get tricky if you don't have a good sense of how the exponent goes up or down as you move the decimal place left or right.

    • @isaacicard2416
      @isaacicard2416 10 років тому

      Tyler DeWitt
      I agree with that. THANKS Tyler!!!

    • @tarabond5672
      @tarabond5672 5 років тому +3

      Or, if your decimal has moved to the right, if is negative. If it moves to the left, it is positive

    • @edawnkpop9897
      @edawnkpop9897 5 років тому

      B C I'm a visual person so no

  • @Tydogg10
    @Tydogg10 3 роки тому +5

    Ik this is 2020, but this video cleared up everything I didn't know, thanks a lot

  • @kaddyjarju6315
    @kaddyjarju6315 2 роки тому

    I PASSED a Chemistry class because of this guy..Thank you wherever you are and be Blessed.

  • @GODzbleach
    @GODzbleach 10 років тому

    I haven't done this in a while so when they showed it to me in chemistry the instructor made more complicated than it needs to be forgot how easy it is thank you

  • @kmariewatson2821
    @kmariewatson2821 9 років тому +9

    Thanks Tyler, I just started my physical science class this week and this was the second assignment. Awesome video, well explained.

  • @lovelala6861
    @lovelala6861 9 років тому +16

    You're the best!!!! I had forgotten how to do this but you explained it so well! Thank you:)

  • @msjstratton
    @msjstratton 11 років тому

    I sat in my first chemistry class totally overwhelmed and glazed over...I came home and found your tutorials. Thank you sooooo much! I get it. I have a lot more hope I will do well in the class.

  • @mudpup6347
    @mudpup6347 8 років тому

    this is literally one the best videos on UA-cam if you forget or don't know how to do this, learned it really easily and i have a test tomorrow. i trust this will help me dramatically (im in grd. 8)

  • @redotic6945
    @redotic6945 6 років тому +3

    Wow thanks so much Im in grade 7 and this is my first time studying chemistry this help me alot thanks

  • @cwiv7355
    @cwiv7355 10 років тому +7

    Thank you soooooo much my teacher confuses me when she teach scientific notation

  • @reneelewis9346
    @reneelewis9346 7 років тому

    You just gave me so much more clarity for the Teas 6 exam!!! Thank you so much! I truly appreciate all that you do!

  • @Lulusnotreadyforthis
    @Lulusnotreadyforthis 2 роки тому +1

    And just like that it seems so easy. Thank you, Tyler DeWitt. What an amazing teacher you are.

  • @Danielnotelloc
    @Danielnotelloc 9 років тому +10

    Ok I have a question, if the number has a decimal right in the middle of it or somewhere around the middle and there are numbers that are NOT zero on both sides of the decimal what do I do then? An example of this is 100.009 or 156.99. Please help me, thank you

    • @nadaakoubaa8519
      @nadaakoubaa8519 9 років тому

      You can't put it in scientific notation, because when you do use scientific notation you raise a power to 10 and no matter what you raise it to, the outcome will always be a bunch of zeroes.

    • @tdewitt451
      @tdewitt451  9 років тому +25

      +Nadaa Koubaa You can put any number into scientific notation. Just follow the rules in this video. Wherever the decimal place currently is, that's 10^0. Then just start moving it to the left and make the exponent bigger. So your first example, 100.009, you'd move it two spots to the left and you'd get 1.00009 x 10^2. Make sense?

    • @nadaakoubaa8519
      @nadaakoubaa8519 9 років тому

      +Tyler DeWitt oh I was going on his second example

    • @Aaron-gp8cp
      @Aaron-gp8cp 7 років тому +4

      You can do it with the second example as well, the number doesn't have to be 0. For the second example, the answer would be 1.5699 x 10^2, you'd move the decimal two spots to the left, just like for the second example. Scientific notation works for all numbers.

  • @Andrew_Tate_Personal
    @Andrew_Tate_Personal 5 років тому +124

    Anyone else watching this in 2019?.

  • @diamondcraft777
    @diamondcraft777 2 роки тому

    Teacher had me confused to the moon and back with this. Listening to you made it so easy I was able to instantly catch on. Thank you!

  • @cynthiayslas2433
    @cynthiayslas2433 3 роки тому

    I've been struggling for two days, you explained it in 13 mins. THANK YOU!

  •  9 років тому +26

    THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUU

  • @marymax8751
    @marymax8751 9 років тому +5

    omg thanxs alot tyler i really understand more while you explain and iam going to say the truth i wish if you were my teacher at school cause our teacher is indian and i never understand a word from her

    • @Als1822
      @Als1822 9 років тому

      Racist much

    • @ColbyKordasmain
      @ColbyKordasmain 9 років тому +3

      za nab she was just saying she was iIndian and yes they are hard to uunderstand she did not say she hated her.

    • @youngblood7648
      @youngblood7648 9 років тому

      Lol my teacher has an accent and i don't understand what she was talking about and we have a test tomorrow so watched this video

    • @youngblood7648
      @youngblood7648 9 років тому

      za nab Not even.... -.-

    • @MrLooploop121
      @MrLooploop121 9 років тому

      Mary Max You could've just said "my teacher is hard to understand." You said "Cause my teacher is indian"
      What makes you any better.. you spelled thanks wrong, I doubt your indian teacher would.

  • @ESJLeigh
    @ESJLeigh 9 років тому

    This tutorial has saved my sanity. Taking assessment testing for university and I've not done math in more than a decade. I watched 3 other tutorials before yours and they were mucho complicado and very messy. Great job and thanks!

  • @AllisonGoines
    @AllisonGoines 10 років тому

    Thank you so much for this! I needed a refresher before teaching my son his homeschool math lesson on scientific notation. The way you taught this was so perfect that I let you do the teaching! I LOVE your teaching style. You make even complicated concept easy to understand.

  • @Coyote4949
    @Coyote4949 6 років тому +222

    anyone els watching this in 2018?

  • @flippyjhomes4255
    @flippyjhomes4255 5 років тому +5

    Who else here in 2019?

  • @buttneymarie
    @buttneymarie 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this super helpful video and all your videos! Lots of good videos on UA-cam but yours always seem to be the most helpful!

  • @emily5434
    @emily5434 4 роки тому

    THIS HELPED SO MUCH!!!! i’m in accelerated math (i’m in 6th) and my teacher blasts through the lessons without thoroughly explaining it. you made so much sense and i’m so happy i watched this video!! i’m gonna cry :,)

  • @czarinajireh4288
    @czarinajireh4288 10 років тому +19

    Im focusing on his hands in the two . screen XD

  • @DrRichtofenXx
    @DrRichtofenXx 10 років тому +7

    sup Timpanogos

  • @jakebutton100
    @jakebutton100 10 років тому

    Thank you!! I have a test tomorrow and i've been searching the internet trying to find a tutorial about scientific notation that makes sense! Great job!!!!!!!!

  • @Dazzletoad
    @Dazzletoad 8 років тому

    I just learned more in less than 14 minutes than I did from my useless chemistry lecturer in 2 x 1.5 hour torturous lectures.
    Bravo and thank you for the vid. Simple, very easy to grasp, lots of examples, great stuff :)

  • @pashazarrinkafsh1304
    @pashazarrinkafsh1304 6 років тому +4

    You probably won’t see this comment but, god bless you!
    Your teaching is extraordinary!
    You just earn a sub, & I’d do more if I could!🙏🏻

  • @crystal3679
    @crystal3679 3 роки тому +4

    2020 anyone??😌✨

  • @BrainSTEM
    @BrainSTEM 8 років тому

    GREAT job, Tyler! Your videos are a true inspiration for me to start making more of my own. Thank you!

  • @marcnlindarivera4565
    @marcnlindarivera4565 9 років тому

    this is what i call a true teacher, he explains it so well i understood every part of it... thank you so much. and let me tell you if i can do it anyone can...

  • @matthewstaber7079
    @matthewstaber7079 3 роки тому +24

    Who else is watching this in 2020?
    Also, this year sucks

  • @elieayna1029
    @elieayna1029 2 роки тому +1

    I was the fastest one in class (grade 7) in solving scientific notation and now I need it for grade 9 for the official exam
    Lots of love & respect❤️
    From Lebanon 🇱🇧

  • @ThatTimeTheThingHappened
    @ThatTimeTheThingHappened 5 років тому

    I love that teach using stories! Just like you mentioned in your Ted Talk! Thanks for using stories in your videos! It really proves your point that stories at the best way to make a subject interesting!

  • @nataliyakuk636
    @nataliyakuk636 7 років тому +1

    omg thank you so much i feel so much more confident about my chemistry test your very good at explaining my teacher needs to learn from you

  • @markcnut17
    @markcnut17 Рік тому

    Bored at a coffee shop and decided to learn this as I’m learning a lot about the universe right now. Super helpful! Seems I learn better watching videos than reading a bunch of articles!

  • @gdoubleu8045
    @gdoubleu8045 8 років тому

    Background in design and then technical writing. Fancied a career change at 27, so back in education, your videos are helping with the transition. So thank you (from Scotland) =]

  • @victoriatrabanino1929
    @victoriatrabanino1929 6 років тому

    Your videos helped clarify what i didnt understand from my class. You're great at explaining the steps and why.

  • @craftylalabye4517
    @craftylalabye4517 7 років тому

    Thank you so much. I have honors chemistry and nothing makes sense unless I watch your videos. Please upload more, it would be a great help. You're awesome!

  • @lauryification
    @lauryification 7 років тому

    thank you , i just found your video and i have been trying to do this for weeks and now i can finally answer my assignment

  • @bradymathis4775
    @bradymathis4775 7 років тому +15

    i have a science quiz tomorrow and i was nervous but im not that nervous anymore...THANKS!!!!

  • @Bionicskeletor
    @Bionicskeletor 9 років тому

    Thank you for this! I've never taken chemistry before until college, and am terrible at mathematical equations. This helps a lot! Thank you!

  • @springday8738
    @springday8738 9 років тому

    My astronomy textbook barely even talked about it. But you really broke it down and taught it really well! Thanks so much!

  • @isaacicard2416
    @isaacicard2416 10 років тому

    Thank you SOOO much you REALLY helped me with this. MY math teacher doesn't really take time to ex plane how things work, and this really helped you toke it slow and expland every step. THANKS SOOOOO MUCH BRO YOUR A HERO!!!!!

  • @emmamatias9235
    @emmamatias9235 3 роки тому

    OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I HAD A HARD TIME UNDERSTANDING WHAT I WAS READING AND YOU BROKE IT DOWN SO EASILY

  • @marilynriley7081
    @marilynriley7081 5 років тому

    Tyler Dewitt because of your videos i received a 100 on my chem Hessi entrance Exam for nursing school thank you!

  • @erinnasim
    @erinnasim 9 років тому

    You explained this better then any math or chemistry teacher I've had! Thank you!

  • @DeepakSharma-oc9kd
    @DeepakSharma-oc9kd 7 років тому

    You are the best teacher ever as well as a good scientist. Thanx a lot for supporting us

  • @tienganhvacuocsong7943
    @tienganhvacuocsong7943 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing. I had a serious trouble with it when I was young, but now I feel more confidence because of your help!!!

  • @julsic1997
    @julsic1997 11 років тому

    OH my goodness! Thank you so much for this video, now im pretty sure i get this. ive been sitting in class soooo confused about how this works because no one explained it to me enough to make me understand and half the people in my class dont get it either, thank you so much for this!! you are a life saver!!!!

  • @hillary7261
    @hillary7261 7 років тому

    Thank you! You really have a gift for teaching. My math final is tomorrow and I just had a 'light bulb' learning moment. Thanks again!

  • @dinaabuhijleh7750
    @dinaabuhijleh7750 6 років тому

    Just wanted to let you know that you really help me out and I'm sure the same for others. Keep doing what you're doing😊

  • @aliciafoster6367
    @aliciafoster6367 10 років тому

    Thank you so much Tyler! Has been a long time since i have been in school. You are amazing at explaining your problems out.

  • @Mive97
    @Mive97 11 років тому

    You make it so easy. When I come back from school I rush here to hear your explanations cause in school I have a very hard time understanding. You really know how to teach.

  • @EdenDiCosimo
    @EdenDiCosimo 6 років тому

    Have a huge test tomorrow, and I sit in between loud people. I always get distracted in class. This guy is seriously saving my chemistry grade. Thanks!

  • @jonathanbynum6785
    @jonathanbynum6785 7 років тому

    I wish my professor was as clear as your are when it comes to these concepts. Thank you for this video.

  • @SamKrones
    @SamKrones 7 років тому

    This helped me so much! You did a really good job at explaining this, I understood it right away.

  • @Todoza
    @Todoza 3 роки тому

    This has gotta be the most helpful video on scientific notation *ever*

  • @Joker-zl5dk
    @Joker-zl5dk 5 років тому

    This video is the best this guy explains so well! Thanks!

  • @JustinGarfield1
    @JustinGarfield1 4 роки тому

    The clearest examples have been by your videos. Thank you.

  • @vickybotha6786
    @vickybotha6786 7 років тому

    thanks man your the best youtuber out there who assists me with this difficult things

  • @chellodise
    @chellodise 4 роки тому +1

    You are such a good teacher, bless your heart

  • @mylesharrison5947
    @mylesharrison5947 6 років тому

    This video and your significant figure videos have been sooo helpful. I'm for sure getting an A on this quiz tomorrow. Thanks!

  • @shadygerges566
    @shadygerges566 8 років тому

    seriously, the best teacher ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you so much.

  • @bambibambi1008
    @bambibambi1008 7 років тому

    I like how u explained the importance of scientific notations. You really help me in physics and maths, thanks.