natural logarithm
What natural logarithm means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA, WJEC.
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Reference: WJEC
The function y = ln x is defined as the logarithm to base e, so y = ln x ⇔ eʸ = x.
ln x is log base e of x; it is defined for x > 0 and is the inverse of e^x.
Topics that use natural logarithm
- F: Exponentials and logarithms (AQA A-Level)
- Exponentials and logarithms (AS Unit 1: Pure Mathematics A) (WJEC A-Level)
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