Lambda (English)
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Definition (keystage 3)
The Greek letter λ (lower case) or Λ (upper case), equivalent in sound to the English l.
Small lambda is used for the eigenvalue of a matrix, the mean and variance of a Poisson distribution, and also for the modulus of elasticity.
Small lambda is used for the eigenvalue of a matrix, the mean and variance of a Poisson distribution, and also for the modulus of elasticity.
Relations
- broader:
- (en) Greek letters
- references:
- (en) Eigenvalue
- (en) Modulus of elasticity
- (en) Poisson distribution
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