Negligible
Negligible refers to an amount or effect that is so small that it can be disregarded or ignored in certain contexts. It is often used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, economics, and medicine to denote quantities that are practically zero or insignificant in comparison to other quantities.
Mathematics[edit | edit source]
In mathematics, a quantity is considered negligible if it approaches zero as a limit. This concept is often used in calculus and analysis to denote quantities that are so small that they can be ignored in calculations.
Physics[edit | edit source]
In physics, a negligible quantity is one that is so small that it does not affect the outcome of a calculation or experiment. This concept is often used in thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics.
Economics[edit | edit source]
In economics, a negligible amount is one that is so small that it does not significantly affect the overall outcome of an economic model or calculation. This concept is often used in microeconomics and macroeconomics.
Medicine[edit | edit source]
In medicine, a negligible risk is one that is so small that it does not significantly affect the overall health or well-being of a patient. This concept is often used in epidemiology and public health.
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