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 sc
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 sc
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