Introduction to Scientific Notation and the Metric System

Vocabulary terms and specific metric measurements identified from the lecture on scientific notation and measurement units.

Exponential notation

A format for expressing numbers as a value multiplied by $10$ raised to a specific power.

Scientific notation

A specific method of applying exponential notation used in scientific contexts.

Metric system

The system of measurement used in science, encompassing units like kilometers and kilograms, as opposed to pounds, miles, or Fahrenheit.

$$2.1\,km$$

A metric measurement of distance, specifically mentioned in the context of walking to campus.

$$12\,kg$$

A metric measurement of mass, specifically mentioned in the context of a backpack.

$$22\,^{\circ}C$$

A metric measurement of temperature mentioned as an example of outdoor conditions.