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8 (eight) is the natural number following 7 and preceding 9. It is an integer and a composite number, being the product of 2^3. It is also a Fibonacci number, being the sixth number in the sequence, and is the only positive Fibonacci number that is a perfect cube.

Mathematics

In mathematics, 8 is a composite number, its proper divisors being 1, 2, and 4. It is the first number that is neither a prime number nor a semiprime. It is the base of the octal number system, which is mostly used in computing.

Properties

• 8 is a Fibonacci number, being 5 + 3.
• It is a cube number, 2^3.
• It is the only positive Fibonacci number that is a perfect cube.
• 8 is a factorial, as 8 = 4!.

Science

In science, 8 is the atomic number of oxygen. It is also the number of planets in the Solar System.

Religion and Mythology

In various religions and mythologies, the number 8 holds significant meaning:

• In Christianity, 8 is associated with resurrection and new beginnings.
• In Buddhism, the Noble Eightfold Path is one of the principal teachings.

Culture

In many cultures, the number 8 is considered lucky:

• In Chinese culture, the number 8 is considered extremely lucky because it sounds like the word for "prosperity" or "wealth".
• In numerology, 8 is often associated with power and ambition.

Technology

In technology, 8-bit computing was a standard in the early days of personal computers and video game consoles.

Related Pages

• 7
• 9
• Fibonacci number
• Composite number
• Octal
• Atomic number
• Oxygen
• Planets
• Solar System
• Christianity
• Buddhism
• Noble Eightfold Path
• Chinese culture
• Numerology
• 8-bit