Logarithms

[TheShapeOfTime]

I'm in grade 11 and I have to do an independent study on Logarithms. I need a problem or puzzle that I will solve after learning logarithms. I was wondering if someone had an example of a really good use of logarithms (i.e. something made a lot easy by the use of logarithms).

[Integral]

You might investigate a piece of antiquity called a slide rule.

[chroot]

I strongly second Integral's suggestion!

- Warren

[TheShapeOfTime]

You might investigate a piece of antiquity called a slide rule.

Ahh, that looks cool! Thanks!

[Tide]

Try rocket science! Calculate the speed acquired by a rocket whose mass varies as it burns up fuel.

[TheShapeOfTime]

Try rocket science! Calculate the speed acquired by a rocket whose mass varies as it burns up fuel.

An interesting idea. I shall look into this as well.