Physics
Scaling Laws
Mathematical relationships describing how properties change with size. Many biological and organizational properties scale predictably with organism or company size.
Biological Context
Metabolic rate scales with body mass^0.75. Lifespan scales with mass^0.25. Heart rate scales with mass^-0.25. These relationships hold across enormous size ranges, suggesting fundamental constraints on biological organization.
Business Application
Business scaling laws describe how costs, revenue, and efficiency change with company size. Understanding these relationships helps set realistic growth expectations.