Logarithmic (log) plots show major steps along an axis scaled to represent equal

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Logarithmic (log) plots show major steps along an axis scaled to represent equal factors, most often factors of 10. Why, in astronomy, do we sometimes use a log plot instead of the more conventional linear plot?
Help? Does anyone have an example? Logarithmic (log) plots show major steps along an axis scaled to represent equal factors, most often factors of 10. Why, in astronomy, do we sometimes use a log plot instead of the more conventional linear plot?
Help? Does anyone have an example?
Help? Does anyone have an example?

Explanation / Answer

In astronomical measurements, majority of problems have solutions with linear equations as they follow motion without acceleration and external forces.

Thus it is not in practice to use logarithmic scale.

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