The term Coefficient has different meanings as per different branches of study:-
1. Mathematics- a number or quantity placed generally before and multiplying another quantity, as 3 in the expression 3x.
2. General Physics- a constant that is a measure of a property of a substance, body, or process: coefficient of friction.
3. General English- acting in consort; cooperating.
The coefficient is an important concept in mathematics, and provides the foundation for multiplication, division, and many other forms of mathematics. Coefficients are used by many professions, indeed by anybody that uses multiplication, and is thus involved in several areas: physics, all types of engineering, finance, and many other professions. Since the coefficient is vital to math, and math is an important underpinning to many careers, the coefficient is used all over the spectrum.
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