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Exponential growth and decay describe processes where the rate of change is proportional to the current value. Growth occurs when the rate is positive (population growth, compound interest, viral spread). Decay occurs when negative (radioactive decay, drug elimination, cooling). The continuous model uses the natural exponential function P(t) = P₀ × e^(rt).

Formule

Growth: P(t) = P₀ × e^(rt), r > 0

P: P₀ × e^(−rt) — P₀ × e^(−rt)

Stapsgewijze handleiding

1Growth: P(t) = P₀ × e^(rt), r > 0
2Decay: P(t) = P₀ × e^(−rt), r > 0
3e is Euler's number ≈ 2.71828
4Doubling time (growth): t₂ = ln(2)/r ≈ 0.693/r
5Half-life (decay): t₁/₂ = ln(2)/r ≈ 0.693/r

Uitgewerkte voorbeelden

Invoer

P₀=1000, r=5%, t=10 (growth)

Resultaat

P(10) = 1000 × e^(0.5) ≈ 1649

Doubling time = ln(2)/0.05 ≈ 13.9 years

Invoer

C-14 half-life 5730 yr, find % remaining after 10,000 yr

Resultaat

≈ 29.8% remaining

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The core formula is: Growth: P(t) = P₀ × e^(rt), r > 0. Each step in the calculation is shown so you can verify the result manually.

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