Notation
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Notation
I noticed how the textbook uses "s^-1" instead of "/s" (like Js^-1 instead of J/s). Also, ms^-1 is the same as m/s. However, I was wondering if there was any special reason that it's notated with specifically a negative exponent. Is the reason chemistry-related or is it just a preference or neither?
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Re: Notation
I don't think there should be any special reason for this difference. Either way, the difference doesn't concern us because it wouldn't affect our marks.
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Re: Notation
I don't think it really matters. For me personally, it is easier to use m/s as opposed to ms^-1, especially dealing with a problem that has many units. It is easier for me to visualize which units cancel each other out.
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Re: Notation
There is no difference between notations, so you can use either notation when writing out your problems!
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