Question

How are exponential growth and decay present in the real world? Give an example with an equation

Answer 1

Growth of bacteria is exponential, radioactive decay is exponential.

Answer 2

is there an equation that can go with that?

Answer 3

\[\Large A = A_o e^{kt}\] can be used for both.

Answer 4

k will be positive for growth, negative for decay. Ao is the initial amount or population. A is the amount, after some time t.

Answer 5

Thanks dude! :)

Answer 6

No prob :)