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Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions

Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions

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Logarithmic Functions

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This video explores the logarithmic relationship between earthquake magnitude and energy release, demonstrating exponential growth in energy with increasing magnitudes. Using data visualization and logarithmic scales, it highlights how tsunami data can be linearized for better analysis. Key vocabulary includes tsunami, seismic waves, logarithmic scale, exponential growth, and energy magnitude. Applications include tsunami monitoring systems and their reliance on logarithmic data to improve early warnings.

This video aligns closely with the topic of Logarithmic Functions. Logarithmic functions are pivotal in understanding growth and decay processes in mathematics. By examining these functions, students gain insight into their practical applications, such as in exponential decay models.

Teacher's Script: "Today, we will explore an intriguing concept related to logarithms. This video provides a detailed explanation of how logarithms relate to exponential processes, including practical applications in real-life scenarios."

For a complete collection of videos related to Logarithmic Functions click on this link: Algebra Applications: Logarithmic Functions Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.LE.A.4
Duration 20.37 minutes
Grade Range 6 - 9
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
        • Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
        • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Equations
        • Graphs of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Copyright Year 2020
Keywords algebra, logarithmic functions, applications of logarithmic functions, Closed Captioned Video