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Mathematicians
Often, to completely understand the importance of a mathematical theory, it's essential to know about the person who developed it. This category is where all questions about historically significant mathematicians should be asked.
6,570 Questions
Will you please tell me about Carl Friedrich Gauss' family background and show me a photo?
if you go to the st Andrews website you will be able to get the info that you need
Is it possible to evaluate the exact diagonal length of a square using Pythagoras theorem?
That depends how exactly the measurements of the sides are - and how exactly the "right angle" is really a right angle. If the measurements are exact, then, yes, you can also calculate the diagonal exactly - using Pythagoras' Theorem.
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Improved Answer:
No it's not possible to find the accurate length of the diagonal of any square using Pythagoras' theorem because the answer will always be an irrational number which can never be determined just like the value of pi in a circle.
What was the controversial idea of Nicolaus Copernicus?
He proved that earth is not the center of the universe.
Was Pythagoras the first to discover Pythagoras' therem?
The Pythagorean Theorem derived its named from Pythagoras, the Greek mathematician who is credited for the formula. However, a recent study showed that ancient cultures have already proved the formula long before any of the Greeks did.
What did Nicolas Copernicus do for math?
He was the known to be the first to use both math and astronomy.
When looking for a factors of a composite number how do you know you have found the right answer?
List them all, and multiply to see if you get the original number.
Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss was born on April 30, 1777. (He died on February 23, 1855 at the age of 77.) Today, December 2, 2009, he would be 232.
