Power function in the context of Binary operation

⭐ Core Definition: Power function

In mathematics, exponentiation, denoted $b$ , is an operation involving two numbers: the base, $b$ , and the exponent or power, $n$ . When $n$ is a positive integer, exponentiation corresponds to repeated multiplication of the base: that is, $b$ is the product of multiplying $n$ bases: $b^{n}=\underbrace {b\times b\times \dots \times b\times b} _{n{\text{ times}}}.$ In particular, $b^{1}=b$ .

The exponent is usually shown as a superscript to the right of the base as $b$ or in computer code as b^n. This binary operation is often read as " $b$ to the power $n$ "; it may also be referred to as " $b$ raised to the $n$ th power", "the $n$ th power of $b$ ", or, most briefly, " $b$ to the $n$ ".

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Power function in the context of Forgetting

Forgetting or disremembering is the apparent loss or modification of information already encoded and stored in an individual's short or long-term memory. It is a spontaneous or gradual process in which old memories are unable to be recalled from memory storage. Problems with remembering, learning and retaining new information are a few of the most common complaints of older adults. Studies show that retention improves with increased rehearsal. This improvement occurs because rehearsal helps to transfer information into long-term memory.

Forgetting curves (amount remembered as a function of time since an event was first experienced) have been extensively analyzed. The most recent evidence suggests that a power function provides the closest mathematical fit to the forgetting function.

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