Here's why:
* Scientific Notation: A number in scientific notation is expressed as a *coefficient* multiplied by a power of 10. For example, 3.5 x 10^4.
* Positive Exponent: A positive exponent in scientific notation means you're multiplying the coefficient by 10 raised to that power. Since 10 raised to any positive power is always greater than 1, the overall value of the number becomes larger than the coefficient.
Example:
* 3.5 x 10^4 = 3.5 x 10,000 = 35,000
* The absolute value of 35,000 is greater than 1.
In summary: A positive exponent in scientific notation indicates a large number with an absolute value greater than 1.
