Question

What is a coefficient?

please explain correctly

Answer 1

in math it is this:

a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression (e.g. 4 in 4xy).

in physics it is this:

a multiplier or factor that measures some property

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Answer 2

any of the factors of a product considered in relation to a specific factor especially : a constant factor of a term as distinguished from a variable. 2a : a number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic (as of a substance, device, or process) coefficient of expansion of a metal. b : measure

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