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proportionalen

Proportionalen is a term that appears in some technical discussions to denote elements or relationships that respond in direct proportion to an input. It is not a standard term in major dictionaries, but it is sometimes used as a way to describe proportional elements or proportional relationships in applied contexts. Because of its occasional use as a coined or translated term, its precise meaning can vary by author or field.

In mathematics, physics, and engineering, a proportionalen component is typically understood to follow a linear relationship

Usage notes: given its lack of wide standardization, readers should interpret proportionalen from context, paying attention

Related concepts include proportional control, proportionality, linearity, and scaling laws.

between
output
and
input,
expressed
as
y
=
kx,
where
k
is
the
proportional
constant
or
gain.
Such
components
are
central
to
proportional
control
in
control
theory,
where
the
controller
action
scales
directly
with
the
error
signal.
The
idea
also
aligns
with
broader
concepts
of
scaling
and
similarity,
where
quantities
grow
or
shrink
in
direct
proportion
to
a
reference
variable.
to
whether
it
refers
to
a
specific
device,
a
class
of
devices,
or
a
general
proportional
relationship.
In
practice,
it
often
aligns
with
established
language
for
proportionality
and
linearity
rather
than
introducing
a
distinct
technical
category.