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Old June 6th 04 posted to sci.physics
golgot
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Hi,

Is a variable in physics the same definition as in mathematics ?

Or is it more a function ?

Thank you.

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Sam Wormley
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golgot wrote:

Is a variable in physics the same definition as in mathematics ?


Physics uses mathematics.
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"golgot" wrote in message
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Hi,

Is a variable in physics the same definition as in mathematics ?

Or is it more a function ?

Thank you.


No. Variables in physics have dimensions. Furthermore,
the value of physical "constants" are measured and
have experimental uncertainties. Dimensionless physical
constants have the same value in all systems of units.

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