F
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- noun
- Specialized
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faradio
- So let's say we have a function F of XYZ.
Examples
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The first step is just to rewrite F of X as just Y.
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So let's look at this F of XYZ.
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So this gives a function F of T.
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So the question might be something like find F prime of four.
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Find the Y value so you can call that F of two.
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What that really means is F of X + g of X.
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So we integrate F of X between those two points.
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We're going to call this big F of XYZ.
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Now in the case of gravity, F is equal to minus MG.
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The capacitance of the capacitor is measured in F, which stands for farads.
Synonyms
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A unit that measures how much electric charge a device can hold
Idioms
- Offensive
Say the rude word 'fuck', often in a situation where it surprises or offends people
Compounds
- Specialized
A symbol on the staff that marks the F below middle C for low voices and instruments
- Specialized
The top part of the atmosphere contains many free electrons and helps radio signals travel long distances
- Specialized
A high layer of the atmosphere about 90 to 600 miles above Earth that reflects radio waves for long-distance communication
Surface Forms
Etymology
The F used for electrical capacity stands for the farad, named after the scientist Faraday, and it measures how much electric charge a part can store, which is why we write values like 10 F for a capacitor's size.