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Logarithmic Scale, Logarithms, Algebra II Instructional VideoLogarithmic Scale, Logarithms, Algebra II Instructional Video
Publisher
Khan Academy
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
11:15
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Duration
15 mins
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Year
2011
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Instructional Video

Logarithmic Scale, Logarithms, Algebra II

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In this thought-provoking video, Sal shows how a typical linear scale is different from a logarithmic scale. He plots numbers on both scales and compares them to show why the logarithmic scale is useful. This video gives an intuitive explanation that is easy to follow.

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Concepts

logarithmic scale, logarithms

Additional Tags

logarithmic scale, linear scale, math

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Lesson Plan

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