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Using a logarithmic scale

Figure 2.1 shows a logarithmic scale such as might be used for the axis of a graph. On Figure 2.1: complete the numbering of the pips write the values of log(x) next to the pips read the values A, B, C, D plot these numbers on the scale: 3 1.5 105 0.07. (Hint: first express all the numbers in standard form.)
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Maths reference
Index notation and powers of ten See Maths note 1.1 Standard form See Maths note 1.2 Logs and powers See maths note 8.4 Using log scales See Maths note 8.6 Using log graphs See Maths note 8.7

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Figure 2.1 Logarithmic scale

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