Understanding Common Logarithms

The video tutorial explains how to evaluate common logarithms using a calculator. It covers two examples: calculating the logarithm of 110 and 0.425, emphasizing the concept of finding exponents. The tutorial highlights the importance of understanding that common logarithms are base 10 and demonstrates how to verify results using a calculator. The video concludes with a reminder that evaluating logarithms involves finding the exponent to which 10 must be raised to obtain a given number.

Why do we need to use a calculator for evaluating common logarithms in this context?

• Because the numbers can be written as 10 raised to an integer power.

• Because the numbers cannot be written as 10 raised to an integer power.

• Because calculators are faster.

• Because it is a requirement of the exercise.

What is the approximate value of the common logarithm of 110?

• 4.0414

• 1.0414

• 2.0414

• 3.0414

What does the common logarithm of a number represent?

• The exponent to which 10 must be raised to get the number.

• The base of the logarithm.

• The number itself.

• The square root of the number.

What is the approximate value of 10 raised to the power of 2.0414?

• 100

• 110

• 120

• 130

What is the approximate value of the common logarithm of 0.425?

• -0.2716

• -0.3716

• -0.4716

• -0.5716

What does 10 raised to the power of -0.3716 approximately equal?

• 0.525

• 0.625

• 0.425

• 0.325

Why is it important to understand logarithms as exponents?

• Because it helps in solving multiplication problems.

• Because it simplifies addition.

• Because it provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between numbers and their logarithms.

• Because it is a requirement for exams.

What is the base of a common logarithm?

• 20

• 5

• 2

• 10

What happens to the value of a logarithm when it is rounded?

• It becomes exactly equal to the original number.

• It becomes slightly larger or smaller than the original number.

• It becomes zero.

• It remains unchanged.

What is the significance of checking the approximation of a logarithm?

• To verify the accuracy of the rounded value.

• To ensure the calculator is working.

• To find the exact value of the logarithm.

• To practice using the calculator.