A scale factor is a number which scales, or multiplies, some quantity. In the equation y = Cx, C is the scale factor for x. C is also the coefficient of x, and may be called the constant of proportionality of y to x. For example, doubling distances corresponds to a scale factor of two for distance, while cutting a cake in half results in pieces with a scale factor of one half. The basic equation for it is image over primeage. In the field of measurements, the scale factor of an instrument is sometimes referred to as sensitivity. The ratio of any two corresponding lengths in two similar geometric figures is also called a scale factor.
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Chris and Pete promised consumer's their investments would be delivered in a set time frame. When that failed, Chris and Pete promised new and better products which sucked further outside investors in. Eventually unable to deliver any products, the company folded....that is the "balloon factor"
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Dude1: hey man I think Kyle could totally get a date for the prom
Dude2: no way man and u would see that when u compensated for his flab factor
Dude2: no way man and u would see that when u compensated for his flab factor
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Get the flab factor mug.A multiplication factor used to calculate how long someone with a ‘delicate posterior’ takes to have a shit. (Approximately 3.5-4.0)
Often taking obscene lengths of time for the most un-noteworthy of bowel movements, thus delaying countless trips, activities and functions.
Often taking obscene lengths of time for the most un-noteworthy of bowel movements, thus delaying countless trips, activities and functions.
George: How long has Danny been away shitting? Surely he can’t take this long.
Josh: I know it should only be 10-15 minutes.
Jack: Have you applied Gyte’s Factor? That would take it to at least 30 minutes.
Josh: I know it should only be 10-15 minutes.
Jack: Have you applied Gyte’s Factor? That would take it to at least 30 minutes.
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GLAZE FACTOR = the number of men getting off X the amount of times they masterbate to the subject per day X 7 days
GLAZE FACTOR = the number of men getting off X the amount of times they masterbate to the subject per day X 7 days
That is a very pretty polce officer, with the amount men she works with and the amount of men she sees in public weekly I bet that her glaze factor is well over 100
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The sociotechonomic factors of the 21st century, such as the increased use of the internet and social media, America's increased distaste for the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the sudden faltering of the economy at the end of the Bush era are all important conditions that played a role in Barack Obama's vitory in the 2008 Presidential election.
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