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exponential growth

[exponential growth|exponential growth] is a pattern of growth where the quantity increases by a constant percentage over equal time intervals, resulting in a multiplicative growth rate.

Definition

exponential growth is a pattern of growth where the quantity increases by a constant percentage over equal time intervals, resulting in a multiplicative growth rate.

Mechanism

exponential growth The doubling time is determined by solving the equation 2 A 0 = A 0 e k t derived from the basic exponential growth equation A = A 0 e k t . This process identifies when the original quantity doubles.

Effects

exponential growth results in doubling the output with each equal increment, due to a constant multiplicative rate of change. This leads to rapid increases in output as the input grows.