Logarithms, explained - Steve Kelly
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What are logarithms and why are they useful? Get the basics on these critical mathematical functions -- and discover why smart use of logarithms can determine whether your eyes turn red at the swimming pool this summer. Lesson by Steve Kelly, animation by TED-Ed.
Mathematics is more than just something you learn in school. It can help us know about our bodies and our surroundings. In the video, Kelly talks about using logarithms to determine what makes our eyes red after opening them underwater. What are other examples of ways mathematics can help us figure out these kinds of problems?
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