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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]
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Why is semi log graph paper used?
b/c of big values which are in the form of exponents and powers,we use semilog graph.....
Why you use semi-log graph over normal graph?
why would you use a semi-logarithmic graph instead of a linear one?what would the curve of the graph actually show?
You can use a table or graph to do what to your findings?
You can use a table or a graph to organize you findings.
What type of graph do you use when you are comparing things that is not a double bar graph?
you would use a line graph
How do you use a picture graph?
picture graph
Why is semi log graph paper used?
b/c of big values which are in the form of exponents and powers,we use semilog graph.....
What would be a better graph to use instead of a tally graph?
a pictograph
Why does America use a line graph instead of a bar graph?
America uses both
Why you use semi-log graph over normal graph?
why would you use a semi-logarithmic graph instead of a linear one?what would the curve of the graph actually show?
How do you you use line graph in a sentence?
Creating a line graph is a simple thing to do. If you have two points, you can create a line graph.
Why would you use a table instead of a graph?
graphs can't hold stuff
How can you design an algorithm to check if a given graph is connected?
Use a simple DFS/BFS traversal. If you have gone through all nodes, the graph is connected.
When can you use a circle graph instead of a bar graph to display data?
A circle graph may be used when there is some meaning to the total of the observations. It may be a sensible option when there are at most seven sectors, none of which are too small.
Which best describes when it is better to use a bar graph than a pictograph?
Bar Graph is used more and it's much simpler too so that depends simple or artist?
Why would you use a pie graph instead of a line graph?
pie graphs show volume and are good for showing the relationship of size. line graphs are good for showing trends which can lead to predictions.
When do you use a graph?
you use a graph to see your progress
Why you dont use simple wire instead of zero resistance?
A: if you have many people will more then glad to use it.
