Notable Figures in Science and Mathematics

Questions and Answers

Mazurka is to Polish as Fandango is to which nationality?

Spanish (correct)

Polish

Russian

German

Myopia is to nearsightedness as hyperopia is to what condition?

farsightedness (correct)

squint

blink

double-vision

Dyslexia is to reading as aphasia is to which ability?

speech (correct)

memory

muscle coordination

eye movement

The role of a maitre d’ in a restaurant is equivalent to which of the following roles for a busboy?

waiter’s help Signup and view all the answers

Figurine corresponds to small figure as heroine corresponds to what?

female hero Signup and view all the answers

Xerox is to photocopier as Adidas is to which type of product?

athlete’s shoes Signup and view all the answers

Sayonara means Goodbye, whereas Bonjour means what?

Good day Signup and view all the answers

Theme is to main idea as moral is to which concept?

a value Signup and view all the answers

Pythagorean Theorem is associated with Pythagoras. Which mathematician is known for the Cubic Equation?

Tartaglia Signup and view all the answers

The Pythagorean Theorem relates to right triangles. Which equation represents the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$ Signup and view all the answers

In geometry, which of the following represents a three-dimensional form that can be analyzed through dimensions of lengths, widths, and heights?

Cube Signup and view all the answers

Which mathematician is best known for his contributions to geometry and is often highlighted for the Pythagorean Theorem?

Pythagoras Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the length of the diagonal of a rectangle, determined using the Pythagorean Theorem?

Diagonal Signup and view all the answers

Which geometric concept is described as the study of the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, and solids?

Geometry Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental formula to calculate the area of a rectangle?

Length × Width Signup and view all the answers

Identifying characteristics of geometric shapes is crucial. Which shape has three sides?

Triangle Signup and view all the answers

How many meters of fencing are required to enclose a rectangular garden measuring 84 meters by 48 meters?

264m Signup and view all the answers

What is the width of a rectangle whose length is 2 cm less than twice its width and whose perimeter is 50 cm?

9 cm Signup and view all the answers

If one side of a triangle is 3 cm longer than the shortest side, and the other side is 4 cm longer than the shortest side with a total perimeter of 67 cm, what is the length of the shortest side?

23 cm Signup and view all the answers

In the question 'How many flowers are needed to border a rectangular garden?', what geometric concept does this question illustrate?

Perimeter Signup and view all the answers

How many 1-cm square stickers are necessary to cover a photo box measuring 4 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 5 cm high?

88 Signup and view all the answers

If VNS Inc. bought 1,320 pens at Php 0.125 each, what is the total cost of the pens before tax?

Php 165 Signup and view all the answers

In a problem involving a 5% sales tax on a total purchase, if VNS Inc. bought supplies costing Php 3,451.25 before tax, what would be the total after tax?

Php 3,728.55 Signup and view all the answers

What is the new sale price of a movie that is marked down by 20%, if its original price was Php 440?

Php 352 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Notable Individuals and Terms

John Logie Baird: Pioneer in television technology.
William Sony: Not recognized in connection with John Logie Baird; possibly a confusion with Sony Corporation.
John Vincent Crowe: Context unclear, no significant contribution linked.
Howard Aiken: Developed the Mark I computer, a significant advancement in computing.

Astronomy and Historical Theories

Ptolemy's model placed Earth at the center of the universe.
Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model, placing the Sun at the center.
Theoretical contributions by Aristotle and Galileo are also significant in the history of astronomy.

Mathematics and Equations

Pythagorean Theorem attributed to Pythagoras; fundamental in geometry.
The cubic equation is linked to Tartaglia, an early mathematician known for his work on solving such equations.

Chemistry Contributions

Henry Cavendish: Discovered hydrogen through experiments.
Joseph Priestley: Known for the discovery of oxygen; vital in the field of chemistry.

Historical Alliances

Allied Powers during WWI included Russia; Central Powers included Austria-Hungary.
France, Britain, and Italy were prominent members of the Allies.

Entourage refers to attendants; a cortege specifically refers to a funeral procession.
Islet is a small island; rivulet denotes a small river.

Conspicuous means obvious; hideous means ugly, representing an antonymous pair.
Terms like nasal for nose and abdominal for abdomen show related terminology in anatomy.

Philosophical Definitions

An agnostic doubts the existence of God, while an atheist denies it outright.
Infanticide involves killing infants, genocide refers to the systematic killing of a racial or social group.

Everyday Terms and Their Functions

A latrine is synonymous with a toilet, while a lavatory refers more broadly to a bathroom.
Masticate means to chew; eradicate means to throw away or eliminate completely.

Psychological and Sociological Concepts

Sadism is the pleasure in inflicting pain, whereas masochism is the pleasure in receiving pain.

Cultural References

Mazurka is a Polish folk dance; fandango is a lively Spanish dance.

Optical Conditions

Nearsightedness is called myopia; farsightedness is known as hyperopia.

Language Basics

Xerography is a type of photocopying; Adidas represents a well-known brand of athletic shoes.
Sayonara means goodbye, while Bonjour translates to good day in French.

Mathematical Concepts

Superfluous means excessive; to supersede refers to taking the place of something else.
Nativity relates to Christmas, while senakulo refers to a dramatization of the Passion of Christ during Holy Week.

Literary Concepts

Theme indicates the main idea of a work; moral conveys a lesson or value derived from a story.

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Explore key contributions from various notable individuals in the fields of science and mathematics. This quiz covers pioneers in television, significant advancements in astronomy, and major mathematical theories. Test your knowledge on their discoveries and impacts on modern science.