CONSTANT OF PROPORTIONALITY
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Constant Of Proportionality.
Constant Of Proportionality - as a noun
The constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities x and y; usually written y = kx, where k is the factor of proportionality
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
factor of proportionalityHypernyms (Closely Related)
constant10factor11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The constant of proportionality in this equation is represented by the letter k."
"The constant of proportionality determines the relationship between two variables in a direct variation."
"In the equation y = kx, k is the constant of proportionality."
"The constant of proportionality can be found by comparing the ratios of corresponding values in a proportional relationship."
"If the constant of proportionality is 3, then the ratio of y to x would always be 3."
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