62 (number) facts for kids
This article is about the number 62. For the year, see 62.
The number sixty-two is a number that comes right after sixty-one and just before sixty-three. It's an even number, which means you can divide it by two without any remainder.
Sixty-two can be divided evenly by a few numbers:
All About the Number 62
Sixty-two is a natural number, which means it's one of the numbers we use for counting, like 1, 2, 3, and so on. It's also a composite number because it has more than two factors (1, 2, 31, and 62).
Cool Facts About 62
The number 62 has some interesting mathematical properties:
- It's the smallest number that can be written as the sum of three different squares in two different ways:
* 62 = 1² + 5² + 6² (1 + 25 + 36) * 62 = 2² + 3² + 7² (4 + 9 + 49)
- It's also a semiprime number, which means it's the product of two prime numbers (2 × 31).
Where You Might See 62
You can find the number 62 in many places around us:
- Atomic Number: In chemistry, 62 is the atomic number of the element Samarium. Samarium is a rare earth metal.
- Speed Limits: Sometimes, speed limits on roads might be 62 miles per hour (about 100 kilometers per hour).
- Sports: In some sports, a player's jersey number might be 62.
- Time: There are 60 seconds in a minute and 60 minutes in an hour. While not directly 62, it's close to these important time measurements.
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