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In [[mathematics]] and in [[the sciences]], a formula (plural: formulae, formulæ or formulas) is a concise way of expressing [[information]] [[symbol]]ically (as in a mathematical or [[chemical]] formula), or a general relationship between [[quantities]]. One of many famous formulae is [[Albert Einstein]]'s E = mc² (see special relativity).
In [[mathematics]] and in [[the sciences]], a formula (plural: formulae, formulæ or formulas) is a concise way of expressing [[information]] [[symbol]]ically (as in a mathematical or [[chemical]] formula), or a general relationship between [[quantities]]. One of many famous formulae is [[Albert Einstein]]'s E = mc² (see special relativity).
In mathematics, a formula is a key to solve an equation with variables. For example, the problem of determining the volume of a sphere is one that requires a significant amount of integral calculus to solve. However, having done this once, mathematicians can produce a formula to describe the volume in terms of some other parameter (the radius for example). This particular formula is:
In mathematics, a formula is a key to solve an equation with variables. For example, the problem of determining the volume of a sphere is one that requires a significant amount of integral calculus to solve. However, having done this once, mathematicians can produce a formula to describe the volume in terms of some other parameter (the radius for example). This particular formula is:
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Having determined this result, and having a sphere of which we know the radius we can quickly and easily determine the volume. Note that the quantities V, the volume, and r the radius are expressed as single letters. This [[convention]], while less important in a [[relative]]ly simple formula, means that mathematicians can more quickly manipulate larger and more complex formulae.
Having determined this result, and having a sphere of which we know the radius we can quickly and easily determine the volume. Note that the quantities V, the volume, and r the radius are expressed as single letters. This [[convention]], while less important in a [[relative]]ly simple formula, means that mathematicians can more quickly manipulate larger and more complex formulae.
