Is there an alternate symbol for mu for x 10^-6 ?

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I am confused about a notation highlighted shown below
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C = Q/V
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Can someone tell me what that means? I'm think it should be a mu.
 
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The highlighted symbol means "proportional to". You are correct in thinking it should be ##\mu##. Some typesetter must have screwed up.
 
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If TeX is not available and Greek letters are difficult to type people sometimes use "u" instead (uF = ##\mathrm{\mu F}##). The "proportional to" (\propto, ##\propto##) is just the wrong symbol.
 
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1. What is the alternate symbol for mu for x 10^-6?

The alternate symbol for mu for x 10^-6 is "µ".

2. Why is there an alternate symbol for mu for x 10^-6?

The alternate symbol "µ" is used because the standard symbol "μ" may be confused with the letter "m" or the prefix "micro-".

3. Is the alternate symbol for mu for x 10^-6 widely accepted?

Yes, the alternate symbol "µ" is widely accepted and used in scientific and technical fields.

4. Are there any other alternate symbols for mu for x 10^-6?

Yes, there are other alternate symbols such as "u" and "mc" that are sometimes used instead of "µ". However, "µ" is the most commonly used alternate symbol.

5. How do I type the alternate symbol for mu for x 10^-6 on my keyboard?

You can type the alternate symbol "µ" by holding down the "Alt" key and typing "230" on the numeric keypad. Alternatively, you can copy and paste the symbol from a character map or special character menu.

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