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Institute of Physics
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Episode 516: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
In this learning episode, from the Institute of Physics, mathematical ideas on radioactive decay are developed using logarithmic and exponential equations.
The activities look at:
* the exponential decay equation
* students questions using the decay equation
* radioactive decay used as a clock
* the logarithmic form of the decay equation
* worked example using the logarithmic equation
* practice calculations on radio carbon dating
* using Lilley’s formula
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