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Make an essay of 2-3 paragraphs and discuss the nature of an exponentially growing quantity. Describe its characteristics. Discuss population growth as an example. Discuss the impact of population growth on the demand for electric power in the U.S. Explain why electric power use can grow faster than population growth. What impact does this have on quality of life issues, both for the general public, and those in the energy industries? What’s the impact on energy resource, and disposal of waste products such as greenhouse gasses and nuclear waste?