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::2<sup>1</sup>, 2<sup>2</sup>, 2<sup>3</sup>, 2<sup>4</sup>, 2<sup>5</sup>
::2<sup>1</sup>, 2<sup>2</sup>, 2<sup>3</sup>, 2<sup>4</sup>, 2<sup>5</sup>
This is why geometric progressions are sometimes called [[exponential growth]].
This is why geometric progressions are sometimes called [[exponential growth]].
== Real-life examples ==
[[Moore's Law]] is the statement that the number of transistors in common integrated circuits roughly doubles every two years.
The growth of [[Essay:Best New Conservative Words|new conservative words]] follows (approximately) a geometric progression. The number of conservative words roughly doubles every century.
==Geometric series==
==Geometric series==