Definitions

1. noun

A Greek letter, τ (tau), used in mathematics and science to represent rotation, torque, or a specific quantity.

“The engineer calculated the tau of the rotating wheel to ensure its stability.”

2. noun

A unit of torque or rotational force, often used in physics and engineering to measure the twisting effect of a force on an object.

“The car’s engine produced a high tau, causing it to spin out of control.”

3. noun

The ratio of the sum of the lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus to the length of the sides, also known as the tau constant.

“The mathematician used the tau constant to derive a formula for the rhombus’s area.”