N
Term |
Definition |
| natural number |
positive counting numbers (whole numbers/integers) – there is some dispute as to whether or no 0 is included in the natural numbers |
| nautical mile | 1.852 km. Unit of distance used primarily with planes and boats. One nautical mile subtends one minute at the centre of the earth, 1° = 60 nautical miles. 1 nm/h = 1 knot |
| net | the shape a solid is when it is unfolded. eg the net of a cube 
|
| net wage | the take home pay after all the deductions and payments have been made |
| nonagon | a polygon with 9 sides |
| numerator | top part of a fraction |
