SSC
CHEMISTRY
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Question
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If the exponent is a positive number ____
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you will get a large number
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you will get a smaller number
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Negative exponents denote a reciprocal value. A number raised to a negative power is equal to one over the number raised to the positive opposite power. Example: x^-2 = 1/x^2.
Detailed explanation-2: -To get the sum of a negative and a positive number, use the sign of the larger number and subtract. For example: (–7) + 4 = –3. 6 + (–9) = –3.
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