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6 (six) is the natural number following 5 and preceding 7. It is a composite number and the smallest perfect number.

Mathematics

In mathematics, 6 is a composite number and its proper divisors are 1, 2, and 3. It is the smallest perfect number, meaning that it is equal to the sum of its proper divisors: 1 + 2 + 3 = 6. The next perfect number is 28.

Six is also a triangular number, a hexagonal number, and a pronic number. It is the first factorial that is not a prime number: 3! = 6.

Science

• In chemistry, 6 is the atomic number of carbon.
• In biology, insects typically have six legs.

Religion and Mythology

• In Christianity, 6 is often associated with imperfection, as it is one less than 7, which is considered the number of divine perfection.
• In Hinduism, there are six darshanas, or schools of philosophy.

Culture

• In many cultures, the number 6 is considered lucky or unlucky depending on the context. For example, in Chinese culture, the number 6 is considered lucky because it sounds like the word for "flow" and suggests that everything will go smoothly.

Sports

• In cricket, hitting the ball over the boundary without it touching the ground scores six runs.
• In ice hockey, each team has six players on the ice at any one time.

Technology

• The IPv6 is the most recent version of the Internet Protocol (IP), designed to replace IPv4.

Related Pages

• 5 (number)
• 7 (number)
• Perfect number
• Triangular number
• Hexagonal number
• Pronic number
• Factorial
• Composite number
• Prime number