Discover the Universal Physical Constants: Total Count and Dependencies

[chc_cac]

What is the total number universal physical constants?
There are quite a few and some are dependent.

 

[rbj]

might be around 26. maybe more as they quantify things regarding dark matter and dark energy.

remember, it's only the dimensionless physical constants that count.

http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/constants.html

here's another link with essentially the same info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_physical_constant#The_Standard_Model

 

[sir-pinski]

Here are a few examples:

The total number of universal physical constants is not a fixed number as new constants are discovered and some may be redefined over time. However, there are currently around 26 fundamental physical constants that are considered universal, meaning they apply to all physical systems and are independent of any specific units of measurement. These constants include the speed of light, gravitational constant, Planck's constant, and the fine-structure constant.

Some of these constants are dependent on each other, as they are used in equations to define other physical quantities. For example, the fine-structure constant is related to the electric charge of an electron and the speed of light. Other constants, such as the proton mass and the Avogadro constant, are used to define the unit of mass and the unit of amount of substance, respectively.

The discovery and understanding of these universal physical constants have played a crucial role in the advancement of physics and our understanding of the universe. They provide a foundation for scientific theories and allow us to make precise and accurate measurements in various fields of study. Continual research and discovery of new constants and their dependencies will continue to shape our understanding of the physical world.