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Meaning of square-cube law | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The mathematical principle that, as a shape grows in size, its volume grows faster than its surface area. Specifically, when an object undergoes a proportional increase in size, its new surface area is proportional to the square of the multiplier and its new volume is proportional to the cube of the multiplier.

Examples

“The square-cube law helps to explain why large mammals like elephants have a harder time cooling themselves than smaller ones like mice.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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