E~F what does this mean in Physics?

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E~F what does this mean in Physics?

Can someone please explain to me what that means and where it is used i know it has to do with the photoelectric effect but when will be used any help will be appreciated thanx

2007-03-07 15:47:47 · 2 answers · asked by Bayslappers 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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I am willing to guess.
E~F means that Energy is related to Frequency.

2007-03-07 16:13:48 · answer #1 · answered by anonimous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

usually that squiggly line means "proportional to"

so in this case, E is proportional to F by some multiplier (The first answerer might be right with Energy and Frequency, i'm not sure).

for example, W(weight)~M(mass) means that weight is proportional to mass, and the multiplier just happens to be gravity.

2007-03-08 01:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by Critical Mass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋