In mathematics, the word constant conveys multiple meanings. As an adjective, it refers to non-variance (i.e. unchanging with respect to some other value);...
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A mathematical constant is a number whose value is fixed by an unambiguous definition, often referred to by a special symbol (e.g., an alphabet letter)...
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The number e is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 2.71828 that is the base of the natural logarithm and exponential function. It is sometimes...
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A mathematical constant is a key number whose value is fixed by an unambiguous definition, often referred to by a symbol (e.g., an alphabet letter), or...
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written as ln(x) or loge(x). Euler's constant (sometimes called the Euler–Mascheroni constant) is a mathematical constant, usually denoted by the lowercase...
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have a constant ratio. The ratio is called coefficient of proportionality (or proportionality constant) and its reciprocal is known as constant of normalization...
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constant in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Constant or The Constant may refer to: Constant (mathematics), a non-varying value Mathematical constant...
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Pi (redirect from Pi (mathematical constant))
The number π (/paɪ/; spelled out as "pi") is a mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, approximately equal...
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In mathematics, a constant term (sometimes referred to as a free term) is a term in an algebraic expression that does not contain any variables and therefore...
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In mathematics, a variable (from Latin variabilis, "changeable") is a symbol, typically a letter, that holds a place for constants, often numbers. One...
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In mathematics, specifically bifurcation theory, the Feigenbaum constants /ˈfaɪɡənˌbaʊm/ δ and α are two mathematical constants which both express ratios...
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Perelman. Mathematics portal Law (mathematics) List of mathematical jargon Lists of mathematicians Lists of mathematics topics Mathematical constant Mathematical...
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mathematical constant, which has a fixed numerical value, but does not directly involve any physical measurement. There are many physical constants in...
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Otto (1957). "Chapter 25: Curves of Constant Breadth". The Enjoyment of Mathematics: Selections from Mathematics for the Amateur. Princeton University...
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letters are used in mathematics, science, engineering, and other areas where mathematical notation is used as symbols for constants, special functions...
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constant on each equivalence class. Invariants are used in diverse areas of mathematics such as geometry, topology, algebra and discrete mathematics....
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Transcendental number (redirect from Transcendental (mathematics))
"Numerical Results on the Transcendence of Constants Involving $\pi, e$, and Euler's Constant". Mathematics of Computation. 50 (181): 275–281. doi:10.2307/2007931...
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In mathematics, a constant function is a function whose (output) value is the same for every input value. As a real-valued function of a real-valued argument...
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In mathematics, the lemniscate constant ϖ is a transcendental mathematical constant that is the ratio of the perimeter of Bernoulli's lemniscate to its...
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The Planck constant, or Planck's constant, denoted by h {\textstyle h} , is a fundamental physical constant of foundational importance in quantum mechanics:...
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Coefficient (redirect from Constant coefficient)
constant coefficient term is generally not assumed to be a constant function. In mathematics, a coefficient is a multiplicative factor in some term of...
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5.4.1. MR 2165330. Finch, Steven R. (2003). "Mills' Constant". Mathematical Constants. Cambridge University Press. pp. 130–133. ISBN 0-521-81805-2. Warren...
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In mathematics, the Prouhet–Thue–Morse constant, named for Eugène Prouhet [fr], Axel Thue, and Marston Morse, is the number—denoted by τ—whose binary expansion...
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In mathematics, Apéry's constant is the sum of the reciprocals of the positive cubes. That is, it is defined as the number ζ ( 3 ) = ∑ n = 1 ∞ 1 n 3 =...
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In mathematics, the exponential of pi eπ, also called Gelfond's constant, is the real number e raised to the power π. Its decimal expansion is given by:...
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Step function (redirect from Piecewise constant)
especially in school mathematics, though it must still be locally finite, resulting in the definition of piecewise constant functions. A constant function is a...
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Euler's identity (category E (mathematical constant))
multiplication, and exponentiation. The identity also links five fundamental mathematical constants: The number 0, the additive identity The number 1, the multiplicative...
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6174 (redirect from Karpekar's constant)
The number 6174 is known as Kaprekar's constant after the Indian mathematician D. R. Kaprekar. This number is renowned for the following rule: Take any...
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List of common physics notations (redirect from Variables and some constants commonly used in physics)
physical constants and variables, and their notations. Note that bold text indicates that the quantity is a vector. List of letters used in mathematics and...
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Moving sofa problem (redirect from Sofa constant)
Unsolved problem in mathematics: What is the largest area of a shape that can be maneuvered through a unit-width L-shaped corridor? (more unsolved problems...
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