In scientific notation each number is written in the form: b × 10 ^y, where b is a number between 1 and 10 and y is a positive or negative whole number. The calculator below can be used to covert numbers to normalised scientific notation.

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Mullan, W.M.A. (2008) [On-line] UK: Available: Accessed: