
Logarithm
Mathematics Specific
The term 'logarithm' is highly specialized and mostly used in mathematics or fields that use math.
She studied the properties of logarithms in her advanced calculus class.
Not for Estimates
Logarithms express precise relationships, so they aren't used for rough estimates or guesses.
Calculating the pH in chemistry requires understanding logarithms, not just estimates.
Base Importance
The base of a logarithm changes its value; common bases are 10 (common logarithm) and e (natural logarithm).
In science, the natural logarithm (base e) is often used in growth and decay problems.
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