Five

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Five is a number that holds significant importance in various fields such as mathematics, science, and culture. It is the third prime number and the first safe prime, the third Sophie Germain prime, and the third Mersenne prime exponent. In the field of science, it is the atomic number of boron. In culture, it is often associated with balance and harmony.

Mathematics[edit | edit source]

In mathematics, five is the third prime number and the first safe prime. It is also the third Sophie Germain prime, and the third Mersenne prime exponent. Five is the only prime number to end in the digit 5, because all other numbers written with a 5 in the ones place under the decimal system are multiples of five.

Science[edit | edit source]

In science, five is the atomic number of boron, a semi-metallic element. In biology, most starfish have five arms. Humans have five fingers on each hand and five toes on each foot. There are five senses in the human body: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.

Culture[edit | edit source]

In culture, five is often associated with balance and harmony. It is considered a lucky number in many cultures. In Chinese culture, the five elements are wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. In Christianity, the number five symbolizes the five wounds of Christ.

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