Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tau
noun
/taʊ/
Definition
Tau is the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet.
Examples
- In physics, the torque can be represented by the symbol τ (tau).
- Some mathematicians argue that tau (τ) should be used instead of pi (π) in circle formulas.
- The time constant in an exponential decay process is given by tau.
Meaning
In mathematics and physics, tau is often used to denote specific constants or variables, especially in relation to time or torque.
Synonyms
- None
