Introduction to Use of Logarithms By Eugene L. Richards Introduction Art. 1. Defs.--The logarithm of any proposed number is the exponent of the power to which some fixed number must be raised in order to equal the proposed number. A system of logarithms is, therefore, a system of powers of some fixed number. The fixed number is the base of the system. The system of logarithms which is used in this book is Brigg's "System," or the common system of logarithms, and has 10 for its base. Thus:...
Introduction to Use of Logarithms By Eugene L. Richards Introduction Art. 1. Defs.--The logarithm of any proposed num...
