This math topic focuses on calculating powers of ten, an essential skill intended for beginners as part of an introduction to scientific notation. The problems consist of determining the result when ten is raised to an exponent, such as 10^2, 10^1, 10^4, and 10^3, allowing learners to practice understanding and computing basic exponents. Each question provides multiple choice answers, further aiding in mastering the computation of powers of ten.

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Powers of Ten - Calculation Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Powers of Ten - Calculation (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Scientific Notation - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/scientific_notation_intro/
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Find the answer when this number is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 1
a
1
b
10
c
100
d
11
e
1,000
f
13
2
Find the answer when this number is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 4
a
40
b
10,000
c
100,000
d
100
e
9,997
f
14
3
Find the answer when this number is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
a
100
b
10,000
c
1,000
d
30
e
13
f
997
4
Find the answer when this number is raised to its exponent
A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2
a
20
b
1,000
c
12
d
100
e
10
f
1
Powers of Ten - Calculation (Level 1) - Mobius Math