Logarithms: A Comprehensive Guide for Mechanical Engineering Students

Question 1

Logarithmic Inequality: Which inequality is equivalent to log_a(x) > 3?

Accepted Answer

x > a3

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x < a3

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x > 3a

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x < 3a

Question 2

Graph of Logarithmic Function: Which statement accurately describes the graph of y = log_a(x)?

Accepted Answer

It has an asymptote at x = 0.

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It is a straight line.

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It is always increasing.

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It has a maximum value.

Question 3

Which property of logarithms is illustrated by the equation log(a^b) = b * log(a)?

Accepted Answer

Power rule

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Product rule

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Quotient rule

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Change of base rule

Question 4

In thermodynamics, the ideal gas law is given by PV = nRT. Which logarithmic equation can be used to isolate the pressure P?

Accepted Answer

log(P) = log(nRT) - log(V)

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P = log(nRT / V)

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log(P) = nRT / V

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P = e^(nRT / V)

Question 5

The logarithm of a number that is less than 1 is:

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Always negative

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Always positive

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Always zero

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Always undefined

Question 6

The common logarithm, written as log(x), is equivalent to:

Accepted Answer

log10(x)

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ln(x)

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e^x

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x^10

Question 7

Define the common logarithm of a number x.

Accepted Answer

The exponent to which 10 must be raised to obtain x

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The exponent to which e must be raised to obtain x

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The exponent to which x must be raised to obtain 10

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The exponent to which e must be raised to obtain 10

Question 8

Which property of logarithms is used to expand log₁₀(xy)?

Accepted Answer

log_a(xy) = log_a(x) + log_a(y)

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log_a(x^y) = y log_a(x)

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log_a(1/x) = -log_a(x)

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log_a(x + y) = log_a(x) + log_a(y)

Question 9

Determine the inverse function of y = e^x.

Accepted Answer

y = ln(x)

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y = log_e(x)

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y = 10x

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y = log₁₀(x)

Question 10

Find the domain of the function f(x) = log₂(x - 1).

Accepted Answer

{x | x > 1}

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{x | x < 1}

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{x | x ≥ 1}

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{x | x ≤ 1}

Question 11

Convert the exponential equation 3^x = 27 to logarithmic form.

Accepted Answer

x = log₃ 27

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x = 3

Question 12

Simplify log_a 1000 using the change of base formula and express it as a logarithm with base 10.

Accepted Answer

log_10 1000 / log_10 a

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log_10 1000 * log_a 10

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log_a 1000 - log_10 a

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log_10 1000 / log_a 10

Question 13

Define the domain of the logarithmic function f(x) = log(x - 2).

Accepted Answer

x > 2

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x < 2

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x > 0

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x < 0

Question 14

Use the change-of-base formula to rewrite log3(5) to the base 10.

Accepted Answer

log(5) / log(3)

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3 * log(5)

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5 * log(3)

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log(5) - log(3)

Question 15

Find the domain of the function f(x) = ln(x - 2).

Accepted Answer

x > 2

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x < 2

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x > 0

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All real numbers

Question 16

The pH of a solution is given by pH = -log[H+], where [H+] is the molarity of hydrogen ions. If the pH of a solution is 4.5, what is the molarity of hydrogen ions?

Accepted Answer

10^-4.5

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10^4.5

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10^-9

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10^9

Question 17

What is the common logarithm?

Accepted Answer

Logarithm with base 10

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Logarithm with base e

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Logarithm with base 2

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Logarithm with base 0

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a property of logarithms?

Accepted Answer

log(a^b) = b * log(a)

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log(a * b) = log(a) + log(b)

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log(1) = 0

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

Question 19

What is the inverse operation of logarithm?

Accepted Answer

Exponentiation

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Differentiation

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Integration

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Multiplication

Question 20

Convert the exponential equation 2^3 = 8 into logarithmic form.

Accepted Answer

log2(8) = 3

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log3(8) = 2

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log8(2) = 3

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log8(3) = 2

Question 21

Find the domain of the logarithmic function log(x).

Accepted Answer

x > 0

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x < 0

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x > 1

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x < -1

Question 22

Which of the following is the inverse function of the logarithmic function?

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Exponential function

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Trigonometric function

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Power function

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Linear function

Question 23

Convert the number 1000 to base 2 using logarithms

Accepted Answer

100

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1000

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10

Question 24

What is the relationship between the graph of a logarithmic function and its inverse function?

Accepted Answer

They are reflections of each other across the line y = x

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They are symmetrical about the origin

Question 25

The logarithm of 1000 to the base 10 is:

Accepted Answer

10

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1

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100

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1000

Question 26

Simplify the expression: log3(27)

Accepted Answer

3

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2

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9

Answer

27

Question 27

Evaluate log₂ 32.

Accepted Answer

4

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2

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5

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8

Question 28

Solve log₃(2x - 5) = 2 for x.

Accepted Answer

x = 15

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x = 5

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x = 10

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x = 20

Question 29

What is the inverse function of the logarithmic function?

Accepted Answer

Exponential function

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Sine function

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Cosine function

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Tangent function

Question 30

Find the inverse of the function f(x) = 2ˣ.

Accepted Answer

log₂(x)

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x²/2

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1/2x

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2x

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a property of logarithms?

Accepted Answer

log(a + b) = log(a) + log(b)

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

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log(1) = 0

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log(ab) = log(a) + log(b)

Question 32

The pH of a solution is a measure of its acidity. The pH is calculated using the formula pH = -log₁₀([H⁺]), where [H⁺] is the molar concentration of hydrogen ions. What is the pH of a solution with [H⁺] = 10⁻⁶ M?

Accepted Answer

6

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8

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7

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5

Question 33

Which of the following definitions accurately describes a logarithm?

Accepted Answer

The exponent to which a base must be raised to yield the given number

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The natural logarithm of a number

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The inverse operation of multiplication

Question 34

Find the value of log₂16.

Accepted Answer

4

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8

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2

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16

Question 35

Which property of logarithms is used to simplify the expression log(xy)?

Accepted Answer

log(xy) = logx + logy

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log(x^y) = y logx

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log(y/x) = logy - logx

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log(x/y) = logx - logy

Question 36

In which real-world application are logarithms used to quantify the intensity of earthquakes?

Accepted Answer

Richter scale

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Mohs scale

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pH scale

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Decibel scale

Question 37

Convert the equation 10^x = y into logarithmic form.

Accepted Answer

log₁₀y = x

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log₂y = x

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logx = y

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logey = x

Question 38

Evaluate ln(e^5).

Accepted Answer

5

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1/5

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5e

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e

Question 39

What is the inverse function of y = log₂x?

Accepted Answer

y = 2^x

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y = log₁₀x

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y = e^x

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y = sinx

Question 40

What is the logarithm of 100 to the base 10?

Accepted Answer

2

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1

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10

Answer

100

Question 41

Which of the following correctly expresses the property of logarithms involving division?

Accepted Answer

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

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log(a) - log(b) = log(a+b)

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log(a) + log(b) = log(a/b)

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log(a) + log(b) = log(ab)

Question 42

What is the common logarithm (base 10) of 0.01?

Accepted Answer

-2

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2

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1

Answer

-1

Question 43

What is the shape of the graph of the function y = log(x)?

Accepted Answer

A curve that increases slowly and approaches the y-axis asymptotically

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Vertical line

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Parabola

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Circle

Question 44

What is a key characteristic of the function y = a*log(x + b) + c?

Accepted Answer

It has a horizontal asymptote at y = c.

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It is an exponential function with vertical asymptote at x = -b.

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It is a linear function with slope a.