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*The [[Boltzmann Constant|Boltzmann constant]] denoted by the symbol '''š''' or '''š<sub>B</sub>'''
*The [[Boltzmann Constant|Boltzmann constant]] has a value of 1.38Ć10<sup>ā23</sup> J/K.
*Relates The [[Boltzmann Constant|Boltzmann constant]] relates the average [[Kinetic Energy|kinetic energy]] of [[particle]]s in a [[gas]] with the [[temperature]].*Fundamental The [[Boltzmann Constant|Boltzmann constant]] is fundamental in the statistical description of physical [[system]]s.
===Examples===
*Used in the [[Ideal Gas|ideal gas]] law:Ā <math>pš=ššš</math> *Used in the formula relating the [[Kinetic Energy|kinetic energy]] of [[molecule]]s to their [[temperature]] in an [[Ideal Gas|ideal gas]] law: ššĀ <math>\frac{1}{2}mv^2=š'''š'''š\frac{3}{2}kT</math>
*Important in the study of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.