Logarithm question? - The use of them?

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Logarithm question? - The use of them?

Why are logarithmic scales used when measuring sound intensity, pH levels, and earthquakes?

2007-08-13 12:56:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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Probably because you can measure in the higher ranges of the numbering system to get something meaningful, and also something in the extremely low measurements which can be understood.

2007-08-13 13:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by Bibs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋