What number does the Roman numeral V represent?
Answer5
In Roman numerals V is 5, X is 10, L is 50 and C is 100.
Challenge · Facts & stats
V facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about the letter V, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Many migrating geese fly in what shape?
AnswerA V formation
Geese often fly in a V, which helps following birds save energy in the air flowing off the bird ahead.
Going deeper
In physics equations, the letter v usually stands for what?
AnswerVelocity
Lowercase v is the standard symbol for velocity, speed in a given direction.
What code word represents V in the NATO phonetic alphabet?
AnswerVictor
The NATO phonetic alphabet uses Victor for V, between Uniform and Whiskey.
V-shaped valleys are typically carved by what?
AnswerRivers
Rivers cut narrow V-shaped valleys, while glaciers carve wide U-shaped valleys.
Expert level
Vanadium, the chemical element with symbol V, has which atomic number?
Answer23
Vanadium is element 23, a hard transition metal often added to steel to strengthen it.
How is the letter V written in Morse code?
AnswerDot, dot, dot, dash
V is ···− in Morse code; dash, dot, dot, dot is the letter B.
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