Harmonic Progression (Noun)
Meaning
(mathematics) a progression of terms whose reciprocals form an arithmetic progression.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The harmonic progression of the sequence was a key component in solving the complex mathematical equation.
- Mathematicians often use harmonic progressions to model real-world phenomena, such as population growth and financial transactions.
- The student struggled to understand the concept of harmonic progression, but with practice, it became second nature.
- In number theory, harmonic progressions are used to study the properties of prime numbers and their distribution.
- The researcher's innovative use of harmonic progressions in her study of sound waves led to a breakthrough in the field of acoustics.