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If your number was say 5280 it is easier to make it into a decimal with one number before the point:
5280 = 5.280 * 10^3
Then use a logarith table to find the logarith of 5280 which, from my table, is 0.7226339.
This is the Mantissa.
Then you look at the exponent on the ten which is 3 (5.280 * 10^3).
This is your characteristic.
Therefore, the common logarithm of 5280 is 3.7226339 where 3 is the characteristic and 0.7226339 is the mantissa.
Hope this helps, message me if you need more info.
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What is mantissa in logarithm?
whats is the mantissa of logarithm
What is mantissa?
part of a common logarithm
What is the decimal part of a logarithm?
mantissa
What is a fractional part of a logarithm called?
The fractional part of a logarithm is called the Mantissa.
What is the definition of mantissa?
The decimal part of a logarithm, as distinguished from the integral part, or characteristic.
When was Mantissa College created?
Mantissa College was created in 1999.
When was Mantissa - band - created?
Mantissa - band - was created in 1989.
What are some uses of derivative rules?
There are many uses in mathematics for derivative rules in order to derive from formulas. The main use of using derivative rules for mathematical formulas is to differentiate the logarithm.
Compare and contrast common logarithm with natural logarithm?
The natural logarithm is the logarithm having base e, whereThe common logarithm is the logarithm to base 10.You can probably find both definitions in wikipedia.
What is the parent function for a logarithm?
anti logarithm
What is the effect of increasing the number of bytes allocated to the mantissa?
The mantissa holds the bits which represent the number, increasing the number of bytes for the mantissa increases the number of bits for the mantissa and so increases the size of the number which can be accurately held, ie it increases the accuracy of the stored number.
Where is a mantissa in a scientific notation?
The mantissa is located before the multiplication symbol and the power of 10 in scientific notation.
