 Through this program, students will see how to utilize a graphing calculator to apply logarithmic functions to astronomy and other sciences. Learning objectives include understanding the concept of a logarithm and relating logarithms to exponents, describing the graph of a logarithmic function, and defining an irrational number as a number that cannot be expressed as the quotient of two integers. Math at work: an archaeologist discusses how logarithms factor into radiocarbon dating of artifacts. A Discovery Channel Production. (36 minutes)
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