What is 10 to the 2nd power?

10 to the 2nd power, also written as 10², is an example of an <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/exponentiation">exponentiation</a>.

• It means 10 multiplied by itself.
• 10² = 10 * 10
• Therefore, 10² = 100
• The "2" in 10² is called the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/exponent">exponent</a> or power.
• The "10" is called the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/base">base</a>.
• 10² is also commonly referred to as "10 squared". This terminology is related to the calculation of <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/area">area</a> of a square.