Width

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Width is a measure of the extent of an object or a geometric figure in the direction perpendicular to the length and the depth. It is usually defined as the lesser of the two dimensions of length and breadth, especially in the case of a rectangle. However, this is not always the case, as width can also refer to the greater of the two dimensions in certain contexts.

Definition[edit | edit source]

In its most basic form, width is defined as the measurement of an object from one side to the other when looking at it from a top view. This is often contrasted with length, which is the measurement of an object from one end to the other when looking at it from a side view. In the case of a rectangle or a square, the width is usually the shorter of the two dimensions, while the length is the longer one.

Applications[edit | edit source]

Width is a fundamental concept in many fields, including but not limited to mathematics, physics, engineering, and architecture. In these fields, width is used to determine the size and shape of objects and structures, and to calculate other properties such as area and volume.

In mathematics, width is used in the calculation of the area of a rectangle (width times length) and the volume of a rectangular prism (width times length times height). In physics, width is used in the calculation of physical properties such as density (mass divided by volume) and pressure (force divided by area).

In engineering and architecture, width is used in the design and construction of buildings, bridges, roads, and other structures. It is also used in the design of products and systems, from cars and airplanes to computer chips and nanotechnology.

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