Section: Calculus

INDEX
 

Introduction

Aims

Logarithmic functions 1:

Logarithmic functions 2:

LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS
INTRODUCTION

The Logarithmic function is of great importance in the world of mathematics. It constitutes a very useful way of making certain numerical calculations. It represents the inverse of an exponential function which is one of the most commonly found functions in the world around us. Certain examples where it can be found include a colony of bacteria reproducing, the disintegration of a radioactive substance, some examples of population growth, inflation, capitalising money invested with compound interest etc.

AIMS
  • To understand what this function represents.
  • To focus on its properties and characteristics.

  Leoncio Santos Cuervo
 
Spanish Ministry of Education. Year 2001
 
 

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