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  1. What is the point of logarithms? How are they used? [closed]

    Logarithms are defined as the solutions to exponential equations and so are practically useful in any situation where one needs to solve such equations (such as finding how long it will take …

  2. logarithms - Units of a log of a physical quantity - Mathematics …

    Nov 16, 2012 · The units remain the same, you are just scaling the axes. As an analogy, plotting a quantity on a polar chart doesn't change the quantities, it just 'warps' the display in some …

  3. logarithms - Interpretation of log differences - Mathematics Stack …

    I have a very simple question. I am confused about the interpretation of log differences. Here a simple example: $$\\log(2)-\\log(1)=.3010$$ With my present understanding, I would interpret …

  4. logarithms - Taylor Series for $\log (x)$ - Mathematics Stack …

    Nov 29, 2013 · Does anyone know a closed form expression for the Taylor series of the function $f(x) = \\log(x)$ where $\\log(x)$ denotes the natural logarithm function?

  5. logarithms - Dividing logs with same base - Mathematics Stack …

    Problem $\\dfrac{\\log125}{\\log25} = 1.5$ From my understanding, if two logs have the same base in a division, then the constants can simply be divided i.e $125/25 = 5$ to result in …

  6. logarithms - "Linearize" an exponential-looking graph with log …

    Explore related questions logarithms graphing-functions exponential-function See similar questions with these tags.

  7. logarithms - How to type logarithmic functions into Desmos …

    Jun 2, 2022 · Explore related questions logarithms graphing-functions See similar questions with these tags.

  8. logarithms - What is the difference between logarithmic decay vs ...

    Nov 8, 2013 · I am a little unclear on whether they are distinctly different or whether this is a 'square is a rectangle, but rectangle is not necessarily a square' type of relationship.

  9. What is the best way to calculate log without a calculator?

    Aug 14, 2020 · As the title states, I need to be able to calculate logs (base $10$) on paper without a calculator. For example, how would I calculate $\\log(25)$?

  10. logarithms - Approximating Logs and Antilogs by hand

    I have read through questions like Calculate logarithms by hand and and a section of the Feynman Lecture series which talks about calculation of logarithms. I have recognized neither …