2007-04-26 06:19:08 · 3 answers · asked by Science 101 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
constant
2007-04-26 06:38:21 · answer #1 · answered by jan-na~♥~ and im luvin it 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't realise it was. In equations, you can call the variables anything you like. Its just through mathematical history that with polynomials we normally use 'x', with angles we use theta, with roots of equations we quite often use the first few letters of the greek alphabet. In physics c is always the speed of light, capital omega is the symbol for an Ohm [not O as this would be confusing since it is similar to 0], N is a Newton, T is a Tesla, J for Joules; those are units named after people. Lower case omega is normally used for angular velocity.
In short it doesn't actually matter but tradition has guided the notation, and when you have been dealing with a certain feild of mathematics for a long time it is comforting to see the same variable used.
2007-04-26 06:35:38 · answer #2 · answered by tom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably some math book author's choice.
2007-04-26 06:28:43 · answer #3 · answered by Robert L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋