N (disambiguation)

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N (or n ) is a letter of the Roman alphabet , see N . In addition, the sign and its modifications have the following meanings:

  • Ν is a letter of the Greek alphabet , see Ny . The corresponding lower case letter is ν
  • The letter ( lower case n̈ ) consists of an N with a trema . It is used in Jakaltek in Malagasy for the sound ŋ.
  • The letter Ñ (lower case ñ ) consists of an N with a tilde . He will u. a. used in Spanish .

Mathematics:

  • n is often used to name variables whose values ​​are restricted to natural numbers (e.g. a polygon with an indefinite number of corners is called an n-corner ). In indexed variables , n is often used as an index. For a run variable, n or N usually denotes the upper end of the run range (e.g. )
  • , alternatively , is the symbol for the set of natural numbers

Statistics:

Astronomy:

Physics:

Units of measurement and prefixes:

  • N is the symbol for the SI unit of force, the Newton .
  • n the symbol for the prefix nano (= 10 −9 or billionths )

Chemistry:

Biology:

Geography:

Numismatics (coinage):

Medicine:

  • N. stands for nervus (plural Nervi, Nn.), See nerve

License Plate:

as a small vehicle registration number in inland shipping:

as aircraft registration:

Currencies:

Electrical engineering:

Others:

See also: