What is the Meaning of the Symbol that Resembles a Stretched-out S?

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Start date Jun 9, 2010
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In summary, the symbols ∆, ω, ⚛, and ♀ all have specific meanings in different fields of mathematics and science. The symbol ∆ represents change or difference, ω represents angular velocity or frequency, ⚛ represents an atom or quantum mechanics, and ♀ represents the planet Venus or the female gender. The symbol ∞, on the other hand, represents infinity or endlessness in mathematics.

Jun 9, 2010

moonman239

The one that looks kind of like a stretched-out S?

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Jun 10, 2010

EnumaElish

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You mean [itex]\int[/itex]? That's an integral symbol.

Jun 15, 2010

moonman239

Yes, that's what I mean. Thanks.

1. What does the symbol ∆ represent?

The symbol ∆ is known as the "delta" symbol and is commonly used in mathematics and science to represent change or difference.

2. What is the meaning of the symbol ω?

The symbol ω is the lowercase Greek letter omega and is often used in physics and engineering to represent angular velocity or frequency.

3. What does the symbol ⚛ represent?

The symbol ⚛ is known as the "atomic symbol" and is used to represent an atom in chemistry and physics. It is also sometimes used to represent the field of quantum mechanics.

4. What is the significance of the symbol ♀ in science?

The symbol ♀ is the astrological symbol for the planet Venus, and also represents the female gender. In science, it is often used to represent the female reproductive system or to indicate the presence of estrogen.

5. What does the symbol ∞ mean in mathematics?

The symbol ∞ is known as the "infinity symbol" and represents a concept of endlessness or boundlessness in mathematics. It is often used in calculus and other branches of mathematics to indicate a limit that approaches infinity.