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Who is credited with the discovery of calculus?
Who is credited with the discovery of calculus?
- Leonhard Euler
- René Descartes
- Pierre de Fermat
- Isaac Newton (correct)
What is the value of 'pi' (π) to two decimal places?
What is the value of 'pi' (π) to two decimal places?
- 3.16
- 3.18
- 3.12
- 3.14 (correct)
Which ancient Greek mathematician is known as the 'Father of Geometry'?
Which ancient Greek mathematician is known as the 'Father of Geometry'?
- Archimedes
- Pythagoras
- Euclid (correct)
- Aristotle
Who is often referred to as the 'Prince of Mathematicians'?
Who is often referred to as the 'Prince of Mathematicians'?
Which mathematician is known for the 'Fermat's Last Theorem'?
Which mathematician is known for the 'Fermat's Last Theorem'?
Who developed the concept of 'infinite series' in calculus?
Who developed the concept of 'infinite series' in calculus?
What is the significance of the year 1873 in the history of mathematics?
What is the significance of the year 1873 in the history of mathematics?
Who is known for formulating the 'Four Color Theorem' that states any map can be colored with at most four colors in such a way that no two adjacent regions have the same color?
Who is known for formulating the 'Four Color Theorem' that states any map can be colored with at most four colors in such a way that no two adjacent regions have the same color?
What is the significance of Srinivasa Ramanujan's 'Lost Notebook'?
What is the significance of Srinivasa Ramanujan's 'Lost Notebook'?
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Calculus discoverer
Calculus discoverer
Isaac Newton is credited with the discovery of calculus.
Pi value (2 dec)
Pi value (2 dec)
The value of pi (π) to two decimal places is 3.14.
Father of Geometry
Father of Geometry
Euclid is known as the 'Father of Geometry'.
Prince of Mathematicians
Prince of Mathematicians
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Fermat's Last Theorem
Fermat's Last Theorem
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Infinite Series (Calculus)
Infinite Series (Calculus)
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Hilbert's 23 problems (year)
Hilbert's 23 problems (year)
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Four Color Theorem
Four Color Theorem
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Ramanujan's Lost Notebook
Ramanujan's Lost Notebook
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Study Notes
Calculus and Mathematicians
- Calculus was discovered by Sir Isaac Newton and German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.
Mathematical Constants
- The value of 'pi' (π) to two decimal places is 3.14.
Ancient Greek Mathematicians
- Euclid is known as the 'Father of Geometry' for his significant contributions to the field.
Mathematicians' Nicknames
- Carl Friedrich Gauss is often referred to as the 'Prince of Mathematicians' due to his immense contributions to mathematics.
Famous Theorems
- Pierre de Fermat is known for the 'Fermat's Last Theorem', a famous theorem in number theory.
Calculus Concepts
- Isaac Newton and German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz developed the concept of 'infinite series' in calculus.
Mathematics History
- The year 1873 is significant in the history of mathematics as it marks the publication of Charles Hermite's proof that e is a transcendental number.
Graph Theory
- Kenneth Appel and Wolfgang Haken are known for formulating the 'Four Color Theorem' that states any map can be colored with at most four colors in such a way that no two adjacent regions have the same color.
Mathematicians' Contributions
- Srinivasa Ramanujan's 'Lost Notebook' is a collection of mathematical notes and theorems that were unknown until they were rediscovered in 1976, providing new insights into number theory.
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Test your knowledge of mathematical history and logical reasoning with this quiz. Learn about the discoverers of calculus, the value of 'pi' (π) to two decimal places, and the ancient Greek mathematician known as the 'Father of Geometry'.
