SOLUTION: Which application of exponential decay do you feel is the most important? Describe, give a model, and explain why?

SOLUTION: Which application of exponential decay do you feel is the most important? Describe, give a model, and explain why?

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Question 461526: Which application of exponential decay do you feel is the most important? Describe, give a model, and explain why?
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Depends on what field of study you're in. For example, if you are a chemist and want to model the rate of decay of uranium, you might use an exponential decay model.
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