How do scientists come up with constants for equations?
In: Physics
Constants themselves arise out of mathematical relationships. For a simple example, to say that “y is proportional to x” is the same as saying y = kx for some constant k. So when certain relationships or equations are posited, the constants naturally come along with them. These relationships are then tested by experiments, and either the value of the constant is measured, or the relationship can be disproven.
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