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Planck
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Planck (noun) means used to describe units, constants, or formulas named after the physicist Max Planck, especially in quantum theory. Example: “The Planck constant relates a photon's energy to its frequency.”
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Used to describe units, constants, or formulas named after the physicist Max Planck, especially in quantum theory.
"The Planck constant relates a photon's energy to its frequency."
"Physicists use Planck units to describe scales where classical physics breaks down."
How to use Planck
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term used in physics to refer to things connected with Max Planck's work on quantum theory.
Common pairings
Planck constant
Planck length
Planck units
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Etymology
Named after the German physicist Max Planck (1858-1947), a founder of quantum theory.
Class of 1858
Planck joined the language around 1858.
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What does “Planck” mean?
The word “Planck” means used to describe units, constants, or formulas named after the physicist Max Planck, especially in quantum theory. In plain terms, a term used in physics to refer to things connected with Max Planck's work on quantum theory.
How do you pronounce “Planck”?
“Planck” is pronounced PLANGK (/ˈplæŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Planck” in a sentence?
Here is “Planck” used in a sentence: “The Planck constant relates a photon's energy to its frequency.”
What part of speech is “Planck”?
“Planck” is a noun.
Where does the word “Planck” come from?
The word “Planck” dates back to around 1858 and comes from German. Named after the German physicist Max Planck (1858-1947), a founder of quantum theory.
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