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common logarithm

/ˈkɒmən ˈlɒɡərɪðəm/

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/ˈkɒmən ˈlɒɡərɪðəm/C1formalscientific
  • ruЛогарифм с основанием 10, часто записываемый как log(x) без указания основания, используемый в математических и научных расчётах.

A logarithm with base 10, often written as log(x) without a base, used in mathematics and scientific calculations.

  1. Base-10 logarithmC1formal

    A logarithm with base 10, often written as log(x) or log₁₀(x).

    ruДесятичный логарифм

    • The common logarithm of 100 is 2, because 10² = 100.
    • In many scientific calculators, the 'log' button computes the common logarithm.
    • Common logarithms are used in the Richter scale to measure earthquake intensity.