"E" vs. "10^nth power" on AP's??

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<p>Are you allowed to use the mathematical expression "E" as in 1E10 for AP Physics or AP Environmental Science? I used it on AP Chem and got a 5, but my teachers for both classes don't think I can use it for their AP's. I need proof you can....</p>

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<p>no. they do NOT want to see calculator notation.</p>

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<p>Are you talking about on the FRQs?</p>

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<p>If you’re talking about FRQs, then the answer shouldn’t be in calculator notation.</p>

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<p>Right, because that notation is essentially meaningless, and could indicate that the student doesn’t even know what he’s doing (i.e. his teacher just told them what buttons to press on the calc). Always use correct notation.</p>

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<p>Just write it out as 10^power. It takes like 2 more seconds. Better safe than sorry.</p>