Log (Reserved Word)

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Returns the natural logarithm of a number.

Log(Num)

Where Num is a numeric expression to be used in the calculation.

Remarks

A logarithm is the exponent that indicates the power to which a number is raised to produce a given number. This reserved word uses a base e system derived from the Euler constant (≈ 2.718).

Log can only be calculated for positive numbers.

Examples

Log(4.5) returns a value of 1.5041.

Log(172) returns a value of 5.1475.

See Also

LogXY