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Meanings of physical constant in English

Russian
электрическая константа
Portuguese
constante física
Spanish
constante física
Catalan
constant fonamental

Physical quantity that is generally believed to be both universal in nature and constant in time.

электрическая константа
Synonyms
Examples for "fundamental constant"
Examples for "fundamental constant"
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By late next year, the plan is for every single unit but one, the candela, to be based on a fundamental constant of nature.
Wired
2
Some call these numbers fundamental constants; others call them fudge factors.
A briefer history of time
3
Fundamental constants are the closest we have to a universal language.
Wired
4
Scientists know of only a few fundamental constants.
Death by black hole: and other cosmic quandaries
5
Our existence therefore determines that the fundamental constants of physics had to be in their respective Goldilocks zones.
The god delusion
Usage of physical constant in English
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No more physical objects - a kilo will be calculated by reference to a physical constant known as Planck's constant or 'h'.
Radio NZ
2
The ideal would be to match the kilogram to known physical constants.
Wired
3
An overdrive field changed the physical constants of space.
Talents, Incorporated
4
But its physical constants were the most surprising.
The Black Star Passes
5
Physical constants are supposedly fixed over time, but some theories suggest they may vary slightly, he said.
Wired
6
Then I altered physical constants like gravity and friction so I could make it roll, walk, and bounce around.
Wired
7
Many primary forces influence events in the universe: physical constants, gravitational forces, the laws of thermodynamics, elemental interactions, quantum mechanics.
Navigators of Dune