What is the English name of the letter W?
AnswerDouble-u
In English W is called double-u, from its origin as two joined u or v shapes.
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W facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about the letter W, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which SI unit uses the symbol W?
AnswerWatt
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power; the weber uses Wb.
Going deeper
The watt is named after which inventor?
AnswerJames Watt
James Watt improved the steam engine in the 1700s.
In the NATO phonetic alphabet, which word stands for W?
AnswerWhiskey
The NATO phonetic alphabet uses Whiskey for W.
What is the letter W in Morse code?
Answer.--
W is a dot and two dashes; --. is G, -.. is D and ..- is U.
Expert level
Tungsten is notable for having which property among all metals?
AnswerThe highest melting point
Tungsten melts at about 3,422°C, the highest melting point of any metal.
In the Welsh language, how can the letter W be used?
AnswerAs a vowel
In Welsh, w can be a vowel, as in the word cwm, meaning valley.
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