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Negative exponents means its divided by. For instance s^-1 would be equal to 1/s or more formally known as Hertz. You see this every once in a while in scientif
by syntaxing 9y ago
Negative exponents means its divided by. For instance s^-1 would be equal to 1/s or more formally known as Hertz. You see this every once in a while in scientific papers. This notation is convenient because it makes it easier to simplify the units.
- kbenson 9y agoYeah, it's basic algebra. I just wasn't seeing it for some reason, possibly because I only think about converting exponents like that when trying to solve something (usually when helping my daughter with her Algebra homework). Yet another example of context affecting cognition, I guess.