Introduction
This Section provides examples and tasks employing exponential functions and logarithmic functions, such as growth and decay models which are important throughout science and engineering.
Prerequisites
- be familiar with the laws of logarithms
- have knowledge of logarithms to base 10
- be able to solve equations involving logarithms and exponentials
Learning Outcomes
- develop exponential growth and decay models
Contents
1 Exponential increase2 Linearisation of exponential functions
3 Exponential decrease
4 Engineering Example 2
4.1 Exponential decay of sound intensity
5 Growth and decay to a limit
6 Engineering Example 3
6.1 Inverse square law decay of electromagnetic power
7 Logarithmic relationships