As an engineering student, I often use each of these methods. I consider each of these options a tool in my toolbox. I'll often specifically choose one based on the problem I am attempting to solve and my intended audience. Here are a few observations I would add:
Scientific notation (3×104)
This can be converted to a standard number by any person that understands exponents and multiplication. As a result, it is still legible to any without a formal introduction to scientific notation, and for those who may lack the intuitive understanding of the need for scientific notation that comes from doing many calculations across orders of magnitude.
As an engineering student, I often use each of these methods. I consider each of these options a tool in my toolbox. I'll often specifically choose one based on the problem I am attempting to solve and my intended audience. Here are a few observations I would add:
Scientific notation (3×104)
e notation (3e4)
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