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Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Question 1
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On a semi-log plot representing an exponential decay model like P(t)=P0×(0.5)tP(t) = P_0 \times (0.5)^tP(t)=P0​×(0.5)t, how many units along the t-axis correspond to each halving interval?

Question 2
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1 mark

What do you plot on the y-axis of a semi-log graph to represent exponential growth properly?

Question 3
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1 mark

If a semi-log plot shows a straight line, which type of function does this suggest?

Question 4
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1 mark

For which type of data is a semi-log plot most useful?

Question 5
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1 mark

For an exponential decay model represented on a semi-log plot, how does increasing the percent decline impact linearity and steepness?

Question 6
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1 mark

What is the slope of a line representing constant growth on a semi-log plot?

Question 7
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1 mark

Which axis typically has a logarithmic scale in a semi-logarithmic plot?

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Question 8
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1 mark

If you increase the x-value by one unit on a semi-log graph, what happens to the value of y if it's plotted against log⁡10(x)\log_{10}(x)log10​(x)?

Question 9
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On a semi-log plot, what does a straight line indicate about the relationship between the variables?

Question 10
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Given an initial population size N0N_0N0​ and knowing that populations follow logistic growth according to dNdt=rN(K−NK)\frac{dN}{dt}=rN\left(K-\frac{N}{K}\right)dtdN​=rN(K−KN​), what would be represented by KKK in terms of population dynamics when translated onto semilog axes?