Question

How can exponential and logarithmic functions be created to use in real world situations?

Answer 1

In realistic world there are so many examples which use exponential and logarithmic functions.

Use of Logarithmic function
We can find use of logarithmic function in measuring earthquake (Richter Scale) , the brightness of stars , and chemistry(pH balance , measure of acidity and alkalinity)

For example:
In Richter Scale , a logarithmic function that is used to measure the magnitude of earthquake.
If A = measure of amplitude of earthquake wave.

`A_o` = Amplitude of smallest detectable wave.
From this we can find R the Richter scale measure of magnitude of earthquake.

`R = log (A)/(A_o)`

Use of Exponential Function:

Exponential function may use in finding compound interest , population growth , radioactivity decay , etc.

For example :
As we know the formula for compound interest is

`A = P(1+ (r)/(n))^(nt)`
Where P is principal amount , r = rate of interest(decimal) , n is the number of compounding period , t is time.

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