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Planck's constant

(plaŋks, pläŋks)

Physics a universal constant (h) which gives the ratio of a quantum of radiant energy (E) to the frequency (ν) of its source: it is expressed by the equation E = hν, and its approximate numerical value is 6.626 × 10 joule second

Origin: after Max (Karl Ernst Ludwig) Planck

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noun Symbol h
The constant of proportionality relating the energy of a photon to the frequency of that photon. Its value is approximately 6.626 × 10-34 joule-seconds.

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Origin: After Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck

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