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All the mathematical sciences are founded on relations between physical laws and laws of numbers, so that the aim of exa
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"All the mathematical sciences are founded on relations between physical laws and laws of numbers, so that the aim of exact science is to reduce the problems of nature to the determination of quantities by operations with numbers"

- James C. Maxwell

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This quote by James C. Maxwell suggests that mathematics is the structure of all scientific understanding. He specifies that the objective of precise science is to utilize maths to understand the physical regulations of nature. This means that by utilizing mathematical procedures, such as formulas and also calculations, we can figure out the quantities of physical legislations. This is an essential idea in science, as it permits us to comprehend the physical world around us as well as make predictions about it. By using maths, we can get a better understanding of the physical laws of nature and just how they interact with each other. This quote additionally suggests that math is an effective tool for understanding the physical world, which it can be used to make predictions concerning the future.

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Scotland Flag This quote is written / told by James C. Maxwell between June 13, 1831 and November 5, 1879. He/she was a famous Mathematician from Scotland. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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