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7 fact-checked facts about the letter V, its history, symbols and meanings, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

V is the symbol for which unit of electrical potential?

AnswerVolt

The volt is named after Alessandro Volta.

Migrating geese often fly in what shape?

AnswerV

The V formation helps birds save energy.

Going deeper

V is the chemical symbol for which element?

AnswerVanadium

Vanadium is element 23.

What is the letter V in Morse code?

AnswerDot dot dot dash

V is ...- in Morse code.

A V8 engine has how many cylinders?

Answer8

The eight cylinders are arranged in two banks forming a V.

Expert level

Which letter developed from a doubled U or V?

AnswerW

W is literally a 'double U' or 'double V'.

In Roman numerals, what does V with a bar over it mean?

Answer5,000

A bar over a numeral multiplies it by 1,000.

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