Constant Of Proportionality (Noun)
Meaning
The constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities x and y; usually written y = kx, where k is the factor of proportionality.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The constant of proportionality in the equation y = 2x is 2, indicating that y is twice the value of x.
- In the equation y = 0.5x, 0.5 is the constant of proportionality, showing that y is half the value of x.
- The constant of proportionality in the relationship between the distance traveled and the time taken is 60, as the car travels 60 miles per hour.
- To find the constant of proportionality, we need to divide the dependent variable by the independent variable in the given data set.
- The constant of proportionality in the equation y = 3x is 3, indicating a direct proportional relationship between x and y.