Question

find characteristics and mantissa of log2.679 ​

Answer 1

Answer:

To find the mantissa [using log-table]: After determining the characteristic of the logarithm of a positive number by inspection, its mantissa is determined by the logarithmic table. At the end of the book, both four-figure and five-figure tables are given. A four-figure table gives the value of mantissa correct to 4 decimal places. Similarly, a five-figure or a nine-figure log-table gives the value of mantissa correct