In Physics calculations, I sometimes get big numbers like 3000000, and I prefer not to waste time counting the number of 0's (I could also miscount accidentally).. If I press the S <--> D button nothing happens. There must be a way to convert an answer to standard form?
In Physics calculations, I sometimes get big numbers like 3000000, and I prefer not to waste time counting the number of 0's (I could also miscount accidentally).. If I press the S <--> D button nothing happens. There must be a way to convert an answer to standard form?
Thanks
There may be a special button or perhaps you can set up the calculator to show standard form. However, one way is to use common sense to trick the calculator. Multiply by one followed by six noughts, this may result in the calculator displaying in standard form and THEN subtract 6 from the index. If this does not work then repeat and this time subtract 12 from the index.
If the number is small, then divide by one followed by 6 noughts, and ADD 6 to the index.
I suggest always using a million then you will remember to adjust the index by 6, or 12 etc
There may be a special button or perhaps you can set up the calculator to show standard form. However, one way is to use common sense to trick the calculator. Multiply by one followed by six noughts, this may result in the calculator displaying in standard form and THEN subtract 6 from the index. If this does not work then repeat and this time subtract 12 from the index.
If the number is small, then divide by one followed by 6 noughts, and ADD 6 to the index.
I suggest always using a million then you will remember to adjust the index by 6, or 12 etc
Thanks! I think I will go with the ENG button method (as its simpler). steve2005 I tried +rep you but it says I have reached the limit..