🔢 Exponentiation Calculator

This exponentiation calculator calculates the result of raising a base number to any exponent, supporting both positive and negative powers.

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📌 Understanding Exponentiation

Exponentiation involves raising a base to the power of an exponent. This calculator supports:

Iterative Multiplication: Multiplying the base repeatedly (works best for integer exponents).
Recursive Multiplication: A function that calls itself to compute the power (for integer exponents).
Built-In Method: Using JavaScript’s Math.pow or the ** operator, which supports any real-number exponent.

📌 Examples of Exponentiation

Base	Exponent	Result	Method
2	3	8	Iterative/Recursive
5	0	1	Any
2	-2	0.25	Built-In
9	0.5	3	Built-In

🔧 Practical Applications of Exponentiation

1. Finance: Compound interest calculations.

2. Science: Modeling exponential growth or decay.

3. Engineering: Signal processing and power computations.

❓ FAQs

Q1: What does exponentiation do?
✅ It raises a base to a given power, multiplying the base by itself as many times as specified by the exponent.

Q2: Which calculation method should I use?
✅ Use iterative or recursive methods for integer exponents. For non-integer exponents (or simplicity), use the built-in method.

Q3: Can the calculator handle negative exponents?
✅ Yes. Negative exponents are computed as the reciprocal of the positive exponent result (only via the built-in method or with extra logic).

Q4: How does exponentiation work for fractional exponents?
✅ Fractional exponents represent roots. For example, 9^0.5 equals the square root of 9.

Q5: Are there limitations to these methods?
✅ Iterative and recursive methods work reliably for integer exponents. For very large or non-integer exponents, the built-in method is recommended.