8×1012

8×1012 is a mathematical expression representing the product of the number 8 and 10 raised to the power of 12. This notation is part of scientific notation, a system used to express very large or very small numbers concisely. In this case, 1012 signifies 1 followed by 12 zeros, which is a trillion. Therefore, 8×1012 is equal to 8 followed by 12 zeros, or 8 trillion. This number is a standard representation of a quantity in scientific contexts, engineering, and various fields of research where dealing with such magnitudes is common. It allows for easier comparison and manipulation of large numbers compared to writing them out in full. The structure of scientific notation, a coefficient multiplied by a power of 10, is crucial for simplifying calculations and maintaining clarity when discussing astronomical distances, subatomic particle counts, or economic figures.