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What does 'r' represent in the exponential growth equation W_1=W_0...
What does 'r' represent in the exponential growth equation W_1=W_0 e^{r t}
Options
- AFinal size
- BInitial size
- CGrowth rate
- DBase of natural logarithms
Correct answer
C. Growth rate
Step-by-step solution
If we plot the parameter of growth against time, we get a typical sigmoid or S-curve. The exponential growth can be expressed as
W_1=W_0 e^{r t}
W1 = final size (weight, height, number etc.)
W0 = initial size at the beginning of the period
r = growth rate
t = time of growth
e = base of natural logarithms