IB skill practice

Use scientific notation and units

Convert, compare, and interpret quantities written in standard form and practical units.

Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 1

Convert small mass

A mass is \(0.00034\) kg. Write it in scientific notation as \(a\times10^{-n}\). Enter \(a\).

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.