Biology & Life Sciences
Intermediate

Exponential Population Growth

Unlimited growth of a population over time.

Formula

Nt=N0ertN_t = N_0 e^{rt}

Variables

N_0Initial size
rGrowth rate
tTime

Did You Know?

Unchecked exponential growth means a single bacterium could, in theory, outweigh the Earth within days.

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