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This report discusses the significance of scientific and engineering notation in science and engineering, emphasizing their role in simplifying the representation of large or small numbers. It details the processes for converting decimal numbers into both notations, highlighting their respective formats and applications. The report concludes that mastering these notations is essential for engineers to communicate complex data effectively.

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This report discusses the significance of scientific and engineering notation in science and engineering, emphasizing their role in simplifying the representation of large or small numbers. It details the processes for converting decimal numbers into both notations, highlighting their respective formats and applications. The report concludes that mastering these notations is essential for engineers to communicate complex data effectively.

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ET102

Engineering Math and Software Applications

Dr. Smith

Report 1

Scientific and Engineering Notation

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Student Name Date: 7/31/2024


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Abstract
This report explores the application and importance of scientific and engineering notation in
various fields of science and engineering. Scientific notation, a method of representing numbers
as a product of a coefficient and a power of ten, is essential for handling very large or very small
values with precision and ease. Engineering notation, a variant of scientific notation, adjusts the
exponent to be a multiple of three, aligning with the metric prefixes (e.g., kilo, mega, milli)
commonly used in engineering disciplines.
Introduction
Scientific and engineering notations are ways to express numbers without a lot of trailing or
leading zeroes. These are essential tools in the field of engineering and science, enabling the
concise representation of very large or very small numbers. These notations simplify
calculations, enhance readability, and reduce the potential for error in complex computations.
This report aims to provide an overview of scientific and engineering notation, highlighting their
importance and applications in various engineering disciplines.
Scientific Notation:
As shown in figure 1 below, scientific notation expresses numbers as a product of a coefficient
and a power of ten. This format is particularly useful when dealing with extremely large or small
values, as it provides a compact and manageable representation. The general form of a number in
scientific notation is:
Enter your first equation here
where:
 a is a real number, called the coefficient, typically in the range 1 to 10.
 b is an integer, called the exponent, which indicates the power of ten by which the
coefficient is multiplied.

45,000 4.5 *
10^4
0.00078 7.8 *
Engineering Notation:
As shown in figure 2, Engineering notation is a variation of scientific notation, where the
exponent b is a multiple of three. This form aligns the representation of numbers with the
prefixes used in the International System of Units (SI), such as kilo (10^3), mega (10^6), and
milli (10^-3).

2
The general form of a number in engineering notation is:
Enter your second equation here
where:
 c is a real number, called the coefficient, typically in the range 1 to 1000.
 d is an integer, called the exponent, and is a multiple of three.

45,000 45 *
10^3
0.00078 780 *
Procedures
1. From table 1, to convert a decimal number into scientific notation move the decimal point to
create a new number and ensure the new number, also known as the coefficient, should be
between 1 to 10 (excluding 10).
2. Begin with the first given decimal number 0.0001549.
a. Move the decimal point 4 places to the right to get 1.549.
b. Write the new number multiplied by 10 raised to the power of the number of places
moved.
c. If the decimal point was moved to the right, the exponent is negative like 1.549∗10−4 .
3. For the second number 496500,
a. Move the decimal point 5 places to the left to get 4.965.
b. Write the new number multiplied by 10 raised to the power of the number of places
moved.
c. If the decimal point was moved to the left, the exponent is positive like 4.965∗105 .
4. In engineering notation, move the decimal point so that the exponent is a multiple of 3 and
ensure that the coefficient (the number before the exponent) is between 1 and 999.
a. For 0.0001549, move the decimal point 6 places to the right to get 154.9∗10−6 .
b. For 496500, move decimal point 3 places to the right to get 496.5∗103 .
5. Repeat the same process for the rest of the values given in table 1.
Data Presentation and Analysis
The following table represents the data gathered in the original form listed as Decimal Number.
Then the data converted into scientific and engineering notation for easier manipulation and
comparison, especially when dealing with quantities of different magnitudes.

Decimal Number Scientific Notation Engineering Notation


0.0001549 1.549 * 10-4 154.9 * 10-6
496500 4.965 * 105 496.5 * 103
1245000 1.245 * 106 1.245 * 106
68000 6.8 * 104 68 * 103

3
0.004573 4.573 * 10-3 4.573 * 10-3
0.000492 4.92 * 10-4 492 * 10-6
169.87 1.6987 * 102 169.87

Conclusion
The report successfully describes the use of scientific and engineering notation, a practice widely
used in engineering to simplify the representation and interpretation of large or small numbers.
Through this exercise, it was shown that converting decimal values into scientific notation
involves adjusting the decimal point to match a power of ten whereas the coefficient should be
between 0 to 10. Referring to the first value 0.0001549 in table 1, after converting into scientific
notation the coefficient is 1.549 which is in between 0 to 10.
Converting into engineering notation involves adjusting the decimal point to match a power of
ten, that is a multiple of three whereas the coefficient should be in between 0 to 1000. Referring
to the first value 0.0001549 in table 1, after converting into engineering notation the coefficient
is 154.9 which is in between 0 to 1000.
In conclusion, mastering the conversion of decimal values into engineering notation is a
fundamental skill for engineers, enabling them to handle and communicate complex data more
efficiently. The consistency and clarity offered by this notation system contribute significantly to
precision and professionalism in engineering work.

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