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If A is directly proportional to B, A ∝ B .If A is inversely proportional to B, A ∝ 1/B
But where did the symbol ∝ came from?
But where did the symbol ∝ came from?
Symbol ∝ Origin: Uncovering the Mystery
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SUMMARY
The symbol ∝, representing proportionality, is defined as A ∝ B for direct proportionality and A ∝ 1/B for inverse proportionality. The origin of this symbol can be traced back to a mathematician named Emerson, who was the first to utilize it in mathematical notation. A Google search for "proportionality symbol history" leads to resources confirming Emerson's contribution. This discussion effectively resolves the query regarding the symbol's origin.
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