What is Log: Definition and 632 Discussions

In science and engineering, a log–log graph or log–log plot is a two-dimensional graph of numerical data that uses logarithmic scales on both the horizontal and vertical axes. Monomials – relationships of the form



y
=
a

x

k




{\displaystyle y=ax^{k}}
– appear as straight lines in a log–log graph, with the power term corresponding to the slope, and the constant term corresponding to the intercept of the line. Thus these graphs are very useful for recognizing these relationships and estimating parameters. Any base can be used for the logarithm, though most commonly base 10 (common logs) are used.

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  1. T

    B Creating Log Tables: Briggs' 400-Year-Old Accomplishment

    I haven't used a log table in a long time and the one I used in High School went from 10 to 99 with four significant figures for the logarithms. I wondered how did Briggs create a log table 400 years ago? How did he find the logarithm of 7(base 10)? I looked around the internet and You Tube and...
  2. homeworkhelpls

    How to solve this log equation?

    I started off by using law of logs to divide the logb (6x/18) but i dont know what to do after, please help.
  3. bob012345

    Milestones of a human lifetime on a log scale

    In another thread the concept of how many seconds in a year came up and it made me think of putting milestones of a human lifetime on a log scale. Units are seconds. Please feel free to amend or change or just make it better. Maybe an actual plot? What strikes me is most of life is in the last...
  4. Euge

    POTW What is the Log Concavity of Determinants for Positive Definite Matrices?

    Let ##A, B\in M_n(\mathbb{R})## be positive definite matrices. Prove that for ##0\le t\le 1##, $$\det(tA + (1 - t)B) \ge \det(A)^t\det(B)^{1-t}$$
  5. YouAreAwesome

    B Can a log have multiple bases?

    Hi, I tutor maths to High School students. I had a question today that I was unsure of. Can the natural log be to the base 2? The student brought the question to me from their maths exam where the question was: Differentiate ln(base2) x^2 If the natural log is the inverse of e then how does...
  6. M

    Mathematica How to simplify expressions in Mathematica with log and exp in them?

    Hi, This is a pretty simple question, but I am new to Mathematica so I am not sure if I am missing something obvious. Question: How do I make the expression ## e^{log(z)} ## return z? Attempt: I have used all of the following combinations and all of them return ## e^{log(z)}##. Are there any...
  7. sophiecentaur

    Appliances Reducing output of log burning stove

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  8. karush

    MHB How can I solve the problem of $e^x-\ln{x}=4$ without a calculator?

    solve $e^x-\ln{x}=4\quad x\approx1.48 \quad x\approx 005$ ok I could only do this with a calculator but need steps
  9. kshitij

    Limit calculation involving log and trig functions

    This was the question, The above solution is the one that I got originally by the question setters, Below are my attempts (I don't know why is the size of image automatically reduced but hope that its clear enough to understand), As you can see that both these methods give different answers...
  10. Y

    My wife's computer won't log on to the bank account

    My wife cannot log onto Wells Fargo account. She talked to the WF assistants, they directed her to delete cookies and history. Still doesn't work. She tried on my computer, it works. So problem is on her computer. She uses FireFox, I went in, deleted ALL history( thousands of them), I deleted...
  11. C

    MHB Log likelihood and Maximum likelihood

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  12. dudu

    Kinematics Question: A motorboat and a log in a stream

    I found vlog=1.9/t and vb-v=1.15/t and vb+v=d+1.15/60.8 don't know what to do now
  13. J

    I Can I Use a Natural Log Function for Least Square Fitting?

    Hello, I'm trying to follow Wolfram to do a least square fitting. There are multiple summations in the two equations to find the coefficients. Are the i's the same in this case? Thanks!
  14. Witcher

    Stuck doing parametric natural log graphs

    I got stuck when i eliminated the parameter.
  15. J

    B I do not understand Log tables

    I was watching this video about how they invented log tables and some things I do not understand. At 5:12 he changes the scaling from 1's to 10's I don't understand how this is allowed. The number represents the number of times the base was multiplied by itself. In the seconds before this...
  16. K

    Understanding Iterative Derivatives of Log Functions

    I have never used induction to justify the derivative to a function, so I don't know where to start. Does anyone have some tips?
  17. Z

    What is the optimal communication time for a given set of parameters?

    Hi, I am trying to solve the following equation: ##\mathbf (t_s + t_wm)log(p)+ 2t_h (\sqrt{p} - 1) ## ##\mathbf (10+0.01 * 1000) log(36) + 2 * 2(5) ## I think log(36) would be 18. Note log is ##\mathbf log_2 ## Somebody please guide me. Zulfi.
  18. A

    I What went wrong in the algebraic steps for ln rules?

    Given ln(ab) = b⋅ln(a) Then ln(1x) = x⋅ln(1) Also ln(2x) = x⋅ln(2) Say ln(2x) = ln(1x) Then Also x⋅ln(2) = x⋅ln(1) But, dividing both sides by x ln(2) ≠ ln(1) Similarly, x⋅ln(2) = x⋅ln(1) Dividing both sides by x and ln(2) 1 ≠ 0 But we know x = 0 as per the original statement...
  19. YoungPhysicist

    Determine whether a logarithmic function is odd or even

    Homework Statement Determine function $$f(x) = \log(\sqrt{x^2+1}+x)$$ Is odd or even. Homework Equations ##\log(a+b) = \log(a) + \log(1+b/a)## The Attempt at a Solution First I thought it is a even function without considering the x at the end, which of course isn't the actual case. Then I...
  20. mertcan

    I Proof of Log Convexity Theorem & Its Derivation

    Hi, in this link https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/2605752/proof-log-convex-implies-convexity , there is a theorem that labelled with yellow. I do not know the name of theorem and would like to know it's derivation. Could you please help me?
  21. Eclair_de_XII

    Need help checking a quick log integration problem

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  22. YoungPhysicist

    B Triangle of Powers: Revolutionary Math Notation

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  23. binbagsss

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  24. Mr Davis 97

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  25. Measle

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  26. R

    MHB Finding Domain for Natural Log with Exponent f(x)=ln(x^2−5x)

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  27. W

    Crashed Android on ZTE Phone -- How to read Log files

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  28. C

    MHB Plus or minus question for the complex log

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  29. D

    Binary Representation: Log or Ln?

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  30. gibberingmouther

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  31. K

    Maximization problem — Stiffest beam that can be cut from a log

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  32. J

    Analyzing the Oscillation of a Plank on a Log

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  33. M

    MHB What is the difference between log and ln?

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  34. A

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  35. A

    How to calculate the force to cut a log?

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  36. starstruck_

    B Solve for x (natural log equation)

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  37. A

    I Calculation of x from log equation

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  38. anemone

    MHB Positive Values of $a$, $b$, $c$, and $d$ for Log Inequality

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  39. D

    When to Use Ln vs Log in Calculating Derivatives?

    Homework Statement I'm having a hard time differentiating when to use log instead of ln, vice versa. Are there any general rules to follow? For example I have to evaluate 4u^-3 + u^-1. Homework Equations f'(1/u) = log u f'(1/u) = ln u The Attempt at a Solution I put -2u^-2 + log(u) but the...
  40. H

    Log inside log -- find the x in its max domains?

    Homework Statement Homework Equations log_2 x = y 2^y = x 3^2^y The Attempt at a Solution log_2 x = y 2^y = x log_2 {log _3 {log _2 { log_3 {2^y} } } } what am I suppose to do?
  41. P

    MHB Visual proof log(ab) = log a + log b

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  42. M

    MHB How to Solve a Log Equation with Different Bases?

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  43. F

    I Integral involving square and log

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  44. R

    MHB If y=sin5 + log base 10 x+ 2 sec x find dy/dx

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  45. B

    I Series expansions of log()

    Hi, see attached PdF file for my question concerning serie expansion of log(z) at infinity. Thank you Belgium 12
  46. L

    Confused about basic log formula

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  47. epenguin

    I Free or cheap app for log plots

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  48. Stoney Pete

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  49. D

    Bi-geometrical mean using logs -- don't get the same result

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  50. Z

    MHB Understanding the Horizontal Shift in Logarithmic Functions

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