Whats the difference between log and ln?

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The discussion clarifies the distinction between logarithmic functions, specifically "log" and "ln." "Log" typically refers to logarithm base 10, while "ln" denotes the natural logarithm, which is logarithm base e (approximately 2.718). In mathematical writing, both terms can be used interchangeably when the base is not specified, but calculators differentiate between them based on their default settings.

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Whats the difference between log and ln?
 
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if your just writing maths, there is no differnce. On most calculators however, log emplies log base 10, where's ln implies log base e. But if its just a normal text, there is no differnce at all.
 

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