Michael P. answered 01/15/16
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Look at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logarithmic_scale.
Typical logarithmic scales are the Richter scale of seismic strength, the pH scale of acidity, and the human perception of sound amplitude and brightness as described by the Fechner-Weber Law.
Michael.