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Which mathematical concept is the resultant closely related to?
Which mathematical concept is the resultant closely related to?
- Eliminant
- Discriminant (correct)
- Coefficients
- Roots
What is the purpose of computing the resultant of two polynomials?
What is the purpose of computing the resultant of two polynomials?
- To find their sum
- To find their common factor (correct)
- To find their common root
- To find their product
What is the resultant widely used for in number theory?
What is the resultant widely used for in number theory?
- Cylindrical algebraic decomposition
- Integration of rational functions
- Drawing of curves defined by a bivariate polynomial equation
- All of the above (correct)
What is another name for the resultant in some older texts?
What is another name for the resultant in some older texts?
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Can the resultant of two polynomials with rational or polynomial coefficients be computed efficiently on a computer?
Can the resultant of two polynomials with rational or polynomial coefficients be computed efficiently on a computer?
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What is a resultant force in physics and engineering?
What is a resultant force in physics and engineering?
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How is the resultant force calculated and visualized?
How is the resultant force calculated and visualized?
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What determines the associated torque of the resultant force?
What determines the associated torque of the resultant force?
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Why is the term 'resultant force-torque' sometimes used?
Why is the term 'resultant force-torque' sometimes used?
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What does the diagram illustrate?
What does the diagram illustrate?
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