In the exponential growth equation Nt = N0ert, e represents (1) The base of number logarithms (2) The base of exponential logarithms (3) The base of natural logarithms (4) The base of geometric logarithms
In the exponential growth equation Nt = N0ert, e represents (1) The base of number logarithms (2) The base of exponential logarithms (3) The base of natural logarithms (4) The base of geometric logarithms

Correct option:(3)The base of natural logarithms
Solution:

  • In the exponential growth equation Nt = N0ert,
  • e represents the base of natural logarithms Nt = Population density after time t
  • N0 = Population density at time zero
  • r = Intrinsic rate of natural increase called biotic potential.