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Vagbhata's Contributions to Mathematics

Description: Vagbhata was an ancient Indian mathematician who lived in the 6th century. He is best known for his work on algebra and number theory.
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What is the name of the mathematical treatise written by Vagbhata?

  1. Brahmasphutasiddhanta

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Lilavati

  4. Ganita-sara-sangraha

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ganita-sara-sangraha is a mathematical treatise written by Vagbhata in the 6th century. It covers topics such as algebra, number theory, and geometry.

What is the value of the square root of 2 according to Vagbhata?

  1. 1.414

  2. 1.4142

  3. 1.41421

  4. 1.414213

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vagbhata calculated the square root of 2 to five decimal places, which is an impressive achievement for his time.

What is the name of the method developed by Vagbhata for solving quadratic equations?

  1. Completing the square

  2. Factorization

  3. Using the quadratic formula

  4. Using a geometric construction

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vagbhata developed a method for solving quadratic equations called completing the square. This method is still used today.

What is the name of the theorem that Vagbhata proved about the sum of two squares?

  1. Pythagorean theorem

  2. Brahmagupta's theorem

  3. Bhaskara's theorem

  4. Vagbhata's theorem

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vagbhata proved a theorem that states that the sum of two squares is always a square. This theorem is known as Vagbhata's theorem.

What is the name of the mathematical problem that Vagbhata solved using a geometric construction?

  1. The problem of doubling the cube

  2. The problem of trisecting an angle

  3. The problem of squaring the circle

  4. The problem of finding the area of a circle

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vagbhata solved the problem of doubling the cube using a geometric construction. This problem had been unsolved for centuries before Vagbhata's time.

What is the name of the mathematical concept that Vagbhata introduced?

  1. Zero

  2. Negative numbers

  3. Irrational numbers

  4. Infinity

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vagbhata was the first mathematician to introduce the concept of irrational numbers. This was a major breakthrough in mathematics.

What is the name of the mathematical technique that Vagbhata developed for solving Diophantine equations?

  1. The chakravala method

  2. The method of continued fractions

  3. The method of false position

  4. The method of undetermined coefficients

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vagbhata developed a mathematical technique called the chakravala method for solving Diophantine equations. This method is still used today.

What is the name of the mathematical problem that Vagbhata solved using the chakravala method?

  1. The problem of finding the smallest positive integer solution to a Diophantine equation

  2. The problem of finding the largest positive integer solution to a Diophantine equation

  3. The problem of finding all positive integer solutions to a Diophantine equation

  4. The problem of finding the number of positive integer solutions to a Diophantine equation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vagbhata used the chakravala method to solve the problem of finding the smallest positive integer solution to a Diophantine equation.

What is the name of the mathematical problem that Vagbhata solved using a geometric construction?

  1. The problem of doubling the cube

  2. The problem of trisecting an angle

  3. The problem of squaring the circle

  4. The problem of finding the area of a circle

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vagbhata solved the problem of doubling the cube using a geometric construction. This problem had been unsolved for centuries before Vagbhata's time.

What is the name of the mathematical concept that Vagbhata introduced?

  1. Zero

  2. Negative numbers

  3. Irrational numbers

  4. Infinity

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vagbhata was the first mathematician to introduce the concept of irrational numbers. This was a major breakthrough in mathematics.

What is the name of the mathematical technique that Vagbhata developed for solving Diophantine equations?

  1. The chakravala method

  2. The method of continued fractions

  3. The method of false position

  4. The method of undetermined coefficients

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vagbhata developed a mathematical technique called the chakravala method for solving Diophantine equations. This method is still used today.

What is the name of the mathematical problem that Vagbhata solved using the chakravala method?

  1. The problem of finding the smallest positive integer solution to a Diophantine equation

  2. The problem of finding the largest positive integer solution to a Diophantine equation

  3. The problem of finding all positive integer solutions to a Diophantine equation

  4. The problem of finding the number of positive integer solutions to a Diophantine equation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vagbhata used the chakravala method to solve the problem of finding the smallest positive integer solution to a Diophantine equation.

What is the name of the mathematical problem that Vagbhata solved using a geometric construction?

  1. The problem of doubling the cube

  2. The problem of trisecting an angle

  3. The problem of squaring the circle

  4. The problem of finding the area of a circle

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vagbhata solved the problem of doubling the cube using a geometric construction. This problem had been unsolved for centuries before Vagbhata's time.

What is the name of the mathematical concept that Vagbhata introduced?

  1. Zero

  2. Negative numbers

  3. Irrational numbers

  4. Infinity

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vagbhata was the first mathematician to introduce the concept of irrational numbers. This was a major breakthrough in mathematics.

What is the name of the mathematical technique that Vagbhata developed for solving Diophantine equations?

  1. The chakravala method

  2. The method of continued fractions

  3. The method of false position

  4. The method of undetermined coefficients

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vagbhata developed a mathematical technique called the chakravala method for solving Diophantine equations. This method is still used today.

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