Converting a number to scientific notation

The video tutorial explains how to write large numbers in scientific notation. It begins by defining scientific notation as a method to express large and small numbers conveniently. The tutorial then demonstrates how to adjust the decimal point to create a number between one and ten, followed by determining the appropriate exponent based on the number of decimal places moved. The video concludes with examples illustrating the process of converting numbers to scientific notation.

What does the exponent in scientific notation indicate about the number?

Why is the exponent positive when converting 9.1 to scientific notation?