log function
The log
function returns the logarithmic value with the specified base for the given expression.
Syntax:
double log(n,b)
Semantics:
- n, b: The arguments n and b are expressions that resolve to numbers. The base b can resolve to any positive value except zero and one. n can resolve to any positive value.
- return type: double.
- Returns a NULL value in the following cases:
- If either of the arguments resolves to a NULL value
- If either of the arguments does not resolve to a number
- Returns positive infinity if either of the arguments resolves to positive infinity.
- Returns a NULL value in the following cases:
Example:
SELECT log(n,b) FROM PHtable
Value of n | Value of b | Output |
---|---|---|
2 | 2 | 1.0 |
81 | 3 | 4.0 |
255 | 5 | 3.442980622208573 |