Place following in scientific notation

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To express T = 2pi in scientific notation, one simply converts the numerical value of 2pi into its scientific form. The discussion highlights the confusion about the necessity of converting an exact value like 2pi into scientific notation. Participants agree that the exercise seems designed to test understanding of scientific notation rather than practical application. The consensus is that while it can be done, the relevance of converting an exact value is questionable. Ultimately, the task serves as a learning opportunity for mastering scientific notation.
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Homework Statement



Place the following in scientific notation.
T = 2pi.

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Would I just put 2pi into scientific notation?
 
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Goopy17 said:
Place the following in scientific notation.
T = 2pi.

Would I just put 2pi into scientific notation?

Yeah, that's the only thing that seems to make sense. I don't know what the point of doing so would be, when 2pi is exact. This question must be solely to test whether you know what scientific notation is, or something.
 

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