Mathematics and Science Concepts Quiz

Measurement and Estimation

• Scientists use significant figures to represent measured values
• Significant figures indicate the accuracy and precision of readings

Quadratic Equations

• If the quantity under the radical in a quadratic equation equals zero, the roots are equal and real

Mathematical Statements

• An axiom is a statement accepted as true without proof

Polygons

• Polygons are classified according to the number of sides

Quadrilaterals

• A quadrilateral with no parallel sides is a trapezium

Three-Dimensional shapes

• A dodecahedron is a solid with 12 regular pentagonal faces

Electrical Units

• The SI unit of conductance is Siemens

Physical Quantities

• The equivalent of 1 Ampere is 1 Coulomb per second

Dielectric Materials

• When a charge is placed on a dielectric material, the charge remains confined to the region of application

Derivatives

• A derivative, also known as a differential coefficient, is a fundamental concept in calculus

Investment and Finance

• Depletion is the decrease in the value of an asset due to a decrease in its usable quantity

Geometric Shapes

• A sphere is a three-dimensional shape with every point equidistant from the centre

Terminology

• Payoff is the replacement of the original cost of an investment

Polygons with Sides

• A 10,000-sided polygon is called a myriagon

Sequences and Patterns

• A Fibonacci number sequence is one where each successive term is the sum of the previous two terms

Geometric Figures

• A circle is a geometrical plane figure with a uniform radius from the centre to all points on the circumference

Review of Formulas

• The number of diagonals in an n-sided polygon is (n/2)(n-3)

Geometric Figures

• A polygon with 10,000 sides is called a myriagon

Engineering Review

• There are numerous terms for specific geometric, mathematical, financial, and engineering topics

Test your knowledge on various fundamental concepts in mathematics and science. This quiz covers topics like significant figures, quadratic equations, polygons, and electrical units among others. Challenge yourself to identify key principles and definitions.