where is it used?
2007-04-27 09:40:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
e is the base for the natural log, ln. Students are probably most familiar with it in the context of calculus, as the derivative of e^x equals e^x. It also works its way into the equation for continually compounded interest.
2007-04-27 09:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by Phil 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The mathematical constant e is the base of the natural logarithm.
2007-04-27 16:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by sfpiano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
e is a special number just like pi, it has a lot of application in higher math functions.
Most famously probably is P=e^(RT) used in finances
In differential eqatuations it shows up many many times
2007-04-27 16:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by dragongml 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
e is the base.
2007-04-28 16:32:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fraction of sec.
2007-04-27 16:43:48 · answer #5 · answered by blueeyes 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋