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Chapter 6.5 - Exercises
Khan Academy - Applications of Exponential Functions
Khan Academy - Applications of Logarithmic Functions
Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
In this module we will explore a few applications of exponential and logarithmic functions.
Review: Solving exponential and logarithmic equations
Learning Objectives:
Applications of Exponential Functions
- Compound intererst problems - regular compounding and continuous compounding
- Exponential growth and decay problems
- Newton's Law of Cooling
- Logistic Growth Mode.
Applications of Logarithmic Functions
- Information Entropy
- Richter scale for measuring intensity of an earthquake
- pH level of a solution
- Sound level measured in decibels