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Madhava of Sangamagrama's Contributions to Algebra

Description: Madhava of Sangamagrama was a 14th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to algebra. He is best known for his work on the Taylor series and the development of the concept of the derivative. This quiz will test your knowledge of Madhava of Sangamagrama's contributions to algebra.
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What is Madhava of Sangamagrama most famous for?

  1. His work on the Taylor series

  2. His development of the concept of the derivative

  3. His contributions to number theory

  4. His work on geometry

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama is most famous for his work on the Taylor series, which is a method for approximating the value of a function at a given point using a series of derivatives.

What is the Taylor series?

  1. A method for approximating the value of a function at a given point using a series of derivatives

  2. A method for finding the roots of a polynomial equation

  3. A method for solving systems of linear equations

  4. A method for finding the area of a region under a curve

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Taylor series is a method for approximating the value of a function at a given point using a series of derivatives. It is named after Brook Taylor, who first published it in 1715.

What is the derivative of a function?

  1. The rate of change of the function with respect to its input

  2. The slope of the graph of the function at a given point

  3. The area under the graph of the function between two points

  4. The volume of the solid generated by rotating the graph of the function around the x-axis

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The derivative of a function is the rate of change of the function with respect to its input. It is defined as the limit of the difference quotient as the change in the input approaches zero.

How did Madhava of Sangamagrama use the Taylor series?

  1. To approximate the value of pi

  2. To find the roots of polynomial equations

  3. To solve systems of linear equations

  4. To find the area of a region under a curve

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama used the Taylor series to approximate the value of pi. He did this by expanding the sine function in a Taylor series and then integrating the resulting series.

What is Madhava of Sangamagrama's formula for approximating the value of pi?

  1. $$\pi = 4 \left(1 - \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{5} - \frac{1}{7} + \cdots\right)$$

  2. $$\pi = 4 \left(1 + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{7} + \cdots\right)$$

  3. $$\pi = 4 \left(1 - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{6} + \cdots\right)$$

  4. $$\pi = 4 \left(1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{6} + \cdots\right)$$

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama's formula for approximating the value of pi is $$\pi = 4 \left(1 - \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{5} - \frac{1}{7} + \cdots\right)$$.

How accurate is Madhava of Sangamagrama's formula for approximating the value of pi?

  1. It is accurate to within 10 decimal places

  2. It is accurate to within 100 decimal places

  3. It is accurate to within 1000 decimal places

  4. It is accurate to within 10000 decimal places

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama's formula for approximating the value of pi is accurate to within 10000 decimal places.

What other contributions did Madhava of Sangamagrama make to algebra?

  1. He developed a method for solving quadratic equations

  2. He developed a method for solving cubic equations

  3. He developed a method for solving quartic equations

  4. He developed a method for solving quintic equations

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama also developed a method for solving quadratic equations. His method is known as the chakravala method.

What is the chakravala method?

  1. A method for solving quadratic equations

  2. A method for solving cubic equations

  3. A method for solving quartic equations

  4. A method for solving quintic equations

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chakravala method is a method for solving quadratic equations. It was developed by Madhava of Sangamagrama in the 14th century.

How does the chakravala method work?

  1. It uses a series of transformations to convert the quadratic equation into a linear equation

  2. It uses a series of transformations to convert the quadratic equation into a cubic equation

  3. It uses a series of transformations to convert the quadratic equation into a quartic equation

  4. It uses a series of transformations to convert the quadratic equation into a quintic equation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chakravala method uses a series of transformations to convert the quadratic equation into a linear equation. This makes it possible to solve the quadratic equation using standard methods.

What is Madhava of Sangamagrama's legacy?

  1. He is considered to be one of the greatest mathematicians of all time

  2. He is considered to be one of the greatest Indian mathematicians of all time

  3. He is considered to be one of the greatest mathematicians of the 14th century

  4. He is considered to be one of the greatest Indian mathematicians of the 14th century

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama is considered to be one of the greatest Indian mathematicians of all time. His work on the Taylor series and the development of the concept of the derivative were major contributions to the field of algebra.

What is the name of the text in which Madhava of Sangamagrama recorded his mathematical discoveries?

  1. The Lilavati

  2. The Bijaganita

  3. The Yuktibhasa

  4. The Karanaprakara

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhava of Sangamagrama recorded his mathematical discoveries in a text called the Yuktibhasa.

In what language was the Yuktibhasa written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Malayalam

  4. Kannada

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yuktibhasa was written in Sanskrit.

When was the Yuktibhasa written?

  1. The 13th century

  2. The 14th century

  3. The 15th century

  4. The 16th century

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Yuktibhasa was written in the 14th century.

How many chapters does the Yuktibhasa have?

  1. 12

  2. 14

  3. 16

  4. 18

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yuktibhasa has 12 chapters.

What are the main topics covered in the Yuktibhasa?

  1. Algebra

  2. Geometry

  3. Trigonometry

  4. Astronomy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main topics covered in the Yuktibhasa are algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and astronomy.

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