Chapter 4.1, Problem 1AV

Summary Introduction

To define:

The term ‘fluctuation’ to show its scientific definition.

Explanation of Solution

In general, the term fluctuation represents irregular variations. In science, fluctuations can be described as the changes that vary or change from time to time or location. Fluctuations can be referred to as a variation in the quantity of something, variation in quality, or both.

For example, fluctuation in the number of species represents a variation in the number of different species.