GK Questions For Math
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Which of Euclid's postulates dealt with parallel lines and led to developing non-Euclidean geometry?
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Third
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Fourth
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First
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Fifth
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Explore advanced mathematical concepts in this GK quiz tailored for enthusiasts. Dive into Euclidean geometry, harmonic functions, exponential derivatives, tensor analysis, statistical data analysis, and historical mathematician connections. Ideal for sharpening skills and expanding knowledge in key mathematical areas.
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If the Laplacian of a function equals zero, then what type of function are we dealing with?
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Irrational
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Absolute
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Harmonic
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Imaginary
Correct Answer
A. Harmonic -
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Which function equals its derivative?
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F(X)=X^2
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F(X)=2^x
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F(X)=sin(x)
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F(x)=e^x
Correct Answer
A. F(x)=e^x -
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In which field of mathematics did Einstein make his most important contribution?
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Tensor Analysis
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Algebra Of Nuclear Particles
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Stochastic Processes
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Partial Differential Equations
Correct Answer
A. Tensor Analysis -
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Which mathematician is responsible for the subject of "statistical data analysis"?
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John Gallop
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John Tukey
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Carl Friedrich Gauss
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John Forbes Nash, Jr.
Correct Answer
A. John Tukey -
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Which of the following mathematicians was a cousin of Sir Charles Darwin ?
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Bertrand Russell
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Andrew Wiles
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Francis Dalton
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Edwin Whitehead
Correct Answer
A. Francis Dalton -
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Newton's methods for finding the limiting sum of an infinite series answered the paradoxes of whom?
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Pliny
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Zeno
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Archimedes
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Euclid
Correct Answer
A. Zeno -
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In math, what is the set of all subsets of a set called?
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Superset
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Power Set
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Irrationals
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Supremum
Correct Answer
A. Power Set -
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What is the smallest Carmichael number?
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561
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1023
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5
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256
Correct Answer
A. 561 -
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In the study of chaotic systems, Feigenbaum's Constant has what value (to 5 significant figures)?
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7.458
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3.1416
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4.6692
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0.61237
Correct Answer
A. 4.6692 -
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If Set A has cardinal number 5, what is the cardinal number of the power set of Set A?
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32
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16
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10
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Infinity
Correct Answer
A. 32 -
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Who was able to solve the problem of the seven bridges of Koenigsberg?
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Pascal
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Newton
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Euler
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Gauss
Correct Answer
A. Euler -
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What is the total if you add up the numbers 1-100 consecutively (1+2+3+4..)?
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6022
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5050
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1000
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110
Correct Answer
A. 5050 -
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How many zeros are in an octillion?
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12
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27
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9
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39
Correct Answer
A. 27 -
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About how many seconds are there in 32 years?
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1 Trillion
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1 Thousand
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1 Million
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1 Billion
Correct Answer
A. 1 Billion -
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