variation - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about variation Printer Friendly
The Free Dictionary
1,160,246,957 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

variation

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.

variation

In mathematics, a practical relationship between two variables. Direct variation (when the values of the variables maintain a constant ratio) corresponds to y = kx on a straight line graph, for example distance travelled at a steady speed. Inverse variation (when an increase in the value of one variable results in a decrease in that of the other) corresponds to y =k/x on a rectangular hyperbolic graph, for example the price of an article and the quantity that can be bought for a fixed sum of money. In problems of direct and inverse variation, the first step is to find the value of k.



How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
 Email
Feedback
?Sign in SSL protected
Email:
Password:
Register

? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
Nor have I been disappointed; in this and in all other perplexing cases I have invariably found that our knowledge, imperfect though it be, of variation under domestication, afforded the best and safest clue.
The Origin of Species by Darwin, Charles View in context
But, of course, the variation has changed, Captain Doane.
Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack View in context
The general who thoroughly understands the advantages that accompany variation of tactics knows how to handle his troops.
The Art of War by Sun, Tzu View in context
More results
 
Hutchinson browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Hutchinson Encyclopedia
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.