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The Decibal scale for sound measurement is an example of a logarithmic scale.

The Richter scale, the pH scale, the magnitude scale for stars, the multiplicative

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Why you use semi-log graph instead of simple graph?

A logarithmic scale is a scale of measurement that displays the value of a physical quantity using intervals corresponding to orders of magnitude, rather than a standard linear scale.A simple example is a chart whose vertical axis has equally spaced increments that are labeled 1, 10, 100, 1000, instead of 1, 2, 3, 4. Each unit increase on the logarithmic scale thus represents an exponential increase in the underlying quantity for the given base (10, in this case).Presentation of data on a logarithmic scale can be helpful when the data covers a large range of values. The use of the logarithms of the values rather than the actual values reduces a wide range to a more manageable size. Some of our senses operate in a logarithmic fashion (Weber-Fechner law), which makes logarithmic scales for these input quantities especially appropriate. In particular our sense of hearing perceives equal ratios of frequencies as equal differences in pitch. In addition, studies of young children in an isolated tribe have shown logarithmic scales to be the most natural display of numbers by humans.[1]


What is the equation of a logarithmic equation?

A logarithmic equation would be any equation that includes the log function.


Use of probability in logarithmic relations?

None. If you have an exact relationship - whether it is linear, polynomial, logarithmic or whatever - probability has no role to play.


What do you call the inverse function of the exponential function?

Logarithmic Function


How do you find the horizontal asymptote of a logarithmic function where x equals 7.5 and y equals 50?

One point on a logarithmic graph is not sufficient to determine its parameters. It is, therefore, impossible to answer the question.

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Logarithmic scales are used to measure what?

Whenever the data covers a very large range of values a log scale if very useful. Earthquakes and hearing are common examples.


What is the difference in the Natural Logarithmic Function and the Common Logarithmic Function?

Natural logarithms use base e (approximately 2.71828), common logarithms use base 10.


How many Type of graph sheet?

There are different sizes, and some with inch divisions, some with centimeters. There are also sheets with logarithmic scales, where each major division means a factor of 10. Why not ask a manufacturer for a catalog of their products?


Who discovered common logarithmic?

logarithms was discovered by John Napier


What is logarithmic function?

n mathematics, the logarithmic function is an inverse function to exponentiation. The logarithmic function is defined as The base of the logarithm is a. This can be read it as log base a of x. The most 2 common bases used in logarithmic functions are base 10 and base e.


What is common with a fish and a lizard?

They both have scales and some of each species are slimy.


What are the uses of logarithmic scales?

From the Wikipedia article (link below), Presentation of data on a logarithmic scale can be helpful when the data cover a large range of values - for the use of the logarithms of the values rather than the actual values reduces a wide range to a more manageable size.


What are the three laws of logarithmic?

There is no subject to this question: "logarithmic" is an adjective but there is no noun (or noun phrase) to go with it. The answer will depend on logarithmic what? Logarithmic distribution, logarithmic transformation or what?


What are the two most common scales of temperature?

The two most common temperature scales are... Celsius and Kelvin. *For Canada.*


What are some common characteristics of osteichthyes?

bony fish, overlapping scales, ribs, lateral line


How do you draw a log graph?

You can get semi-log or log-log graph paper. In the first, the horizontal axis is linear while the vertical axis has a logarithmic scale. You can always use the paper sideways so that the horizontal is logarithmic and the vertical linear. The second type has both axes with logarithmic scales. Alternatively, you calculate the appropriate values and plot the results using the usual Cartesian coordinate system.


What do fish and maps have in common?

scales