3738

3738 is a number that can refer to several different things. In mathematics, it is an integer following 3737 and preceding 3739. It is an even number and a composite number, divisible by 2, 1869, and other factors. The prime factorization of 3738 is 2 x 3 x 623. The number 623 itself is not a prime number.

In astronomy, 3738 is the designation for a minor planet, specifically a main-belt asteroid. It was discovered on March 2, 1981, by Schelte J. Bus at the Siding Spring Observatory. Its orbital characteristics place it within the asteroid belt, a region between Mars and Jupiter populated by rocky bodies. As with most minor planets, 3738 is not visible to the naked eye and requires telescopic observation to be detected.

The number 3738 also appears in other contexts, though less commonly. It might be a part of a model number, a street address, a serial number, or a code in a specific system. Without further context, it is difficult to determine the precise meaning of 3738 in such instances. Its significance is entirely dependent on the domain in which it is used.