Exponential Decay Calculator
Visualize and calculate exponential decay with ease. Understand how quantities decrease over time.
Calculate Exponential Decay
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Formula Used: $$ Remaining\ Value = Initial\ Value \times (1 - Decay\ Rate)^{Time} $$
Exponential Decay Curve
Understanding Exponential Decay
Exponential decay describes the decrease in a quantity over time. It's characterized by a constant rate of decrease proportional to the current amount. The formula $$ Remaining\ Value = Initial\ Value \times (1 - Decay\ Rate)^{Time} $$ shows how the initial value diminishes over time based on the decay rate. This concept is widely used in various fields like radioactive decay, drug metabolism, and financial depreciation. For instance, in medicine, it helps determine how drugs are eliminated from the body.
- Initial Value: The starting quantity.
- Decay Rate: The percentage decrease per time unit.
- Time: The duration over which decay occurs.