Logarithms

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What are logarithms used for?

They are used to help compare values that have a large range (comparing very small values to very large values)

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What does log10 do?

Converts the value into how many times 10 has been multiplied by itself to give that value

Use the log button on your calculator

<p>Converts the value into how many times 10 has been multiplied by itself to give that value </p><p>Use the log button on your calculator </p>
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Do the logarithmic values have units?

No but you should indicate what the original units were

In a table this is how to represent this

<p>No but you should indicate what the original units were </p><p>In a table this is how to represent this </p>
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Why are the values in the graph connected to log values?

To make it easier to read the data points on the graph and to pick an appropriate scale

<p>To make it easier to read the data points on the graph and to pick an appropriate scale </p>
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What is an example question using logarithmics?

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