In the Fourier heat equation we have dT/dt = alpha * (d^2T/dx^2), with alpha being the proportionality constant. What I do understand is the relation between derivatives of x and t, but why the proportionality constant? How does it even make sense?

How are series and parallel circuits simililar? both have multiple paths for electrons to travel. both require resistors in their circuits. both require a switch to complete the circuit. both have at least one path for electrons to travel.

A10nc charge sits at a point in space where the magnitude of the electric field is 1500 n/c. what will the magnitude of the field be if the 10 nc charge is replaced by a 20 nc charge? assume the system is big enough to consider the charges as small test charges.

It takes a lot of energy to get the temperature of water to increase and eventually boil because water has a high heat.