FACTOR OF PROPORTIONALITY
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Factor Of Proportionality.
Factor 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)
constant of proportionalityHypernyms (Closely Related)
constant10factor11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"In physics, the factor of proportionality relates the force exerted on an object to its acceleration."
"The factor of proportionality in the equation y = kx determines the slope of the line."
"The constant of variation serves as the factor of proportionality in direct variation problems."
"To find the factor of proportionality, divide the values of two related quantities."
"When solving a proportion, you can use the factor of proportionality to compare the two ratios."
