Log₁₀
Math
The Log 10
node takes in a number we are trying to get to and already provides us the base of 10, which is exactly the same as using the Log N node with the base of 10 in the input. This is called the common logarithm, and returns the result of how many times of base 10 to get that number that was provided.
Inputs
N (Pseudo-generic)
The number we are searching for using the base 10.
Outputs
* (Pseudo-generic)
Returns the exponent result.
Examples
Example: log₁₀(1000)
Start with the equation: log₁₀(1000) = ?
Understand the question: We're asking: "What power must 10 be raised to, in order to get 1000?"
Calculate the power: Since 10 × 10 × 10 = 1000 (which is 10³): log₁₀(1000) = 3
Example: log₁₀(50)
Start with the equation: log₁₀(50) = ?
Use the definition: We need to find the power to which 10 must be raised to get 50.
Using a calculator: When you calculate log₁₀(50), you get approximately: log₁₀(50) ≈ 1.69897
This means: 10¹.⁶⁹⁸⁹⁷ ≈ 50
Notes
This may be confusing at first, seeing that log₁₀(10) = 1 and log₁₀(100) = 2, but not log₁₀(50) = 1.5 and showing log₁₀(50) ≈ 1.69897 instead. This is called Logarithmic Scale, and is nonlinear.
Flux Examples
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Log10 Example 01
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Log10 Example 02