1. A mathematical function that is the inverse of an exponential function, typically written as f(x) = logₐ(x), where a is the base
The logarithmic function with base 10 is commonly used in scientific calculations.
A função logarítmica com base 10 é comumente usada em cálculos científicos.
2. A function describing a relationship where the output increases at a decreasing rate as the input increases
Logarithmic functions are useful for modeling phenomena like sound intensity and earthquake magnitude.
Funções logarítmicas são úteis para modelar fenômenos como intensidade sonora e magnitude de terremotos.