
logarithms - 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 $\\log(25)$?
Natural log of a negative number - Mathematics Stack Exchange
Jan 10, 2021 · My teacher told me that the natural logarithm of a negative number does not exist, but $$\ln (-1)=\ln (e^ {i\pi})=i\pi$$ So, is it logical to have the natural logarithm of a negative number?
logarithms - Log of a negative number - Mathematics Stack Exchange
Jan 9, 2017 · For example, the following "proof" can be obtained if you're sloppy: \begin {align} e^ {\pi i} = -1 & \implies (e^ {\pi i})^2 = (-1)^2 & \text { (square both sides)}\\ & \implies e^ {2\pi i} = 1 & \text { …
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 for a …
logarithms - How to type logarithmic functions into Desmos graphing ...
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logarithms - Why does a base of Log or exponential function have to …
Oct 26, 2021 · That is indeed much more complex than I thought, I will come back to this and try once I get to complex number and calculus, which is probably a year later. But at least now I get that there's …
logarithms - Interpretation of log differences - Mathematics Stack …
Aug 19, 2013 · 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 …
logarithms - What is the difference between logarithmic decay vs ...
Nov 8, 2013 · "exponential decay" describes things that have a half-life and is a very common term. I'm not sure what "logarithmic decay" means, if anything.
logarithms - Dividing logs with same base - Mathematics Stack Exchange
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 ${\\log5} = 1.5$...
logarithms - Units of a log of a physical quantity - Mathematics Stack ...
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 useful way. …