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Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Class11

This chapter covers exponential and logarithmic functions, essential concepts in algebra and calculus. It defines exponential functions, their properties, and laws, as well as logarithms as their inverses, including laws and special cases. The chapter also discusses the graphs of these functions and their applications in various fields.

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Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Class11

This chapter covers exponential and logarithmic functions, essential concepts in algebra and calculus. It defines exponential functions, their properties, and laws, as well as logarithms as their inverses, including laws and special cases. The chapter also discusses the graphs of these functions and their applications in various fields.

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Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Class 11

This chapter introduces exponential and logarithmic functions, which are foundational in algebra and

calculus.

1. Exponential Function:

- Definition: An exponential function is of the form f(x) = a^x, where a > 0 and a != 1.

- Example: f(x) = 2^x, f(x) = 10^x

- Graph is increasing if a > 1 and decreasing if 0 < a < 1.

2. Laws of Exponents:

- a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)

- (a^m)^n = a^(mn)

- a^0 = 1 (a != 0)

- a^(-n) = 1/a^n

3. Logarithms:

- Logarithm is the inverse of an exponential function.

- If a^x = b, then log_a(b) = x.

4. Laws of Logarithms:

- log(ab) = log a + log b

- log(a/b) = log a - log b

- log(a^n) = n * log a

5. Change of Base Formula:


- log_b(a) = log_c(a) / log_c(b)

6. Special Cases:

- log_a(1) = 0

- log_a(a) = 1

7. Graphs:

- The graph of f(x) = a^x passes through (0,1) and increases rapidly.

- The graph of log_a(x) passes through (1,0) and increases slowly.

These functions are used in growth and decay problems, compound interest, and many areas of

science.

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