What is 10 to the -1 power?

10 to the -1 power, written as 10<sup>-1</sup>, represents the reciprocal of 10.

  • Meaning: It signifies 1 divided by 10 (1/10).

  • Decimal Equivalent: 10<sup>-1</sup> is equal to 0.1.

  • Fractional Equivalent: It is equivalent to the fraction 1/10.

  • Scientific Notation: It's a basic example of scientific%20notation, where exponents indicate powers of ten.

  • Usage: This notation is used to represent small numbers concisely. It's a fundamental concept in mathematics, science, and engineering. It is also one of the negative exponents.