44 (number) facts for kids
This article is about the number 44. For the year, see 44.
Forty-four is a number that comes right after forty-three and just before forty-five. It is an even number, which means you can divide it by two without any remainder.
You can divide 44 by several other numbers too. These are 1, 2, 4, 11, 22, and 44 itself. These numbers are called its divisors.
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The Number 44 in Science
Chemistry and Elements
In the world of chemistry, every chemical element has a special number called its atomic number. This number tells us how many protons are in the nucleus of an atom of that element.
- Forty-four is the atomic number for an element called ruthenium. Ruthenium is a rare and hard metal. It belongs to the platinum group of metals. It is often used to make very hard alloys with other metals like platinum and palladium. These alloys are used in electrical contacts and wear-resistant parts.
Astronomy and Space
In astronomy, numbers help us track events in space.
- The number 44 is linked to a special series of solar eclipses. This series is called a saros series. A saros series helps astronomers predict when eclipses will happen. The saros number 44 refers to a series of solar eclipses that started a very long time ago, on April 30, 1448 BC, and finished on June 7, 168 BC. Each eclipse in a saros series happens about 18 years and 11 days apart.
The Number 44 in Daily Life
Sports and Games
The number 44 appears in many sports and games around the world.
- In American football, players often wear numbers on their jerseys. Number 44 has been worn by many famous players.
- In basketball, 44 is a common jersey number. Many legendary players have worn it during their careers.
- In cricket, 44 can be a score or a number of overs.
- In darts, 44 is a score you can get with two darts (e.g., double 22).
Culture and History
Numbers often pop up in interesting ways in history and culture.
- The United States has had 46 presidents. The 44th president was Barack Obama.
- Many phone codes around the world use 44. For example, the international dialing code for the United Kingdom is +44.
- In some numerology beliefs, numbers like 44 are thought to have special meanings.
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