Scientific Notation Converter

Easily convert decimal numbers to scientific notation. Simplify complex numbers for clarity.

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Understanding Scientific Notation

Scientific notation is a method to express numbers, especially very large or small ones, in a concise format. It's written as a × 10^b, where a is a number between 1 and 10 (including 1), and b is an integer exponent. For example, 0.000123 becomes 1.23 × 10^-4, and 123,000 becomes 1.23 × 10⁵. This notation simplifies calculations and is widely used in science and engineering.

Coefficient (a): A number such that 1 ≤ |a| < 10.
Base: Always 10.
Exponent (b): An integer (positive, negative, or zero).