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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.

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What is Bernoulli force?

It is the force that you carry in your hart. T belongs in side of your hart and impossible to see for the human eye. Or its just a force that is created when a big explosion occures. You cant really see it but it is very strong.

Where did René Descartes study?

René Descartes studied at four different schools, here is a list of his attended universities.

Collège Royal Henry-Le-Grand (1607–1614)

University of Poitiers (LL.B., 1616)

University of Faraz

Leiden University

What were Rene descartes contributions to modern science?

René Descartes made significant contributions to modern science through his development of analytical geometry, which bridges algebra and geometry, allowing for the mathematical representation of geometric shapes. He emphasized the importance of skepticism and systematic doubt in the scientific method, famously stating, "Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am"), which laid the foundation for modern philosophy. Descartes also contributed to the understanding of optics and the laws of motion, influencing later scientists like Newton. His emphasis on reason and rationalism helped shape the Enlightenment and the scientific revolution.

Where was Archimedes educated?

Archimedes obtained his education at Alexandria, Egypt's library with other Greek scientists and mathematicians.

What was the impact of Rene Descartes' discoveries and philosophies?

Descartes' work has had a huge impact on the world. His mathematical theories have advanced the study and understanding of geometry greatly, allowing us to solve more complex problems. Additionally, his work as a philosopher provoked important questions about the universe and about humanity that have influenced modern philosophical thought so much that he is sometimes referred to as the father of modern philosophy.

Who was Archimedes wife?

Some say it was Marie, but it is unknown. Most of his personal life was not found.

Why did Blaise Pascal invent pascals triangle?

Pascal didn't invent pascals triangle, he just made It popular. A Chinese mathematician invented it in about 1015.

What happened when Thales rubbed the amber and the silk cloth?

Thales of Miletus, a Greek philosopher, discovered that rubbing amber with silk created an electric charge in the amber which caused objects to be attracted to it. If rubbed enough, it created a spark, much like we receive when we walk on carpet and touch a doorknob and see, hear and feel the spark.

What did Pierre Lallement invent?

Pierre Lallement, who had previously dabbled in making baby carriages, invented the velocipede, better known today as the bicycle. According to historical accounts, he saw people using a rather awkward wheeled vehicle, called a dandy horse. So he then added the basic components of today's bicycles to create a working bicycle.

What are the paradoxes of Zeno?

They have to do with the nature of infinity. The most well known is the Runner's. If a runner thinks that a race is about going to the midpoint of the race and then the midpoint after that, he'll never finish. He'll complete 50%, then 75%, but will never reach the finish line. He can only get infinitely close.

What was the main discovery of Aristotle?

Aside from philisophical contributions, Aristotle created the empirical system in science of categorization based on observation.

What was Charles Babbage's common nickname?

He was often called The Godfather of Modern Computing or GMC

Did Aristotle have any siblings?

Aristotle had three siblings, Demetrius, Hermiala and Vermus

What formula is used in Archimedes' principle?

Archimedes principle - weight of the liquid displaced by the object= buoyant force

weight=mass x acceleration due to gravity

=volume x density x acceleration due to gravity

Why did John Napier invent logarithms?

Because it made advanced math computations much easier. Even today, we use scientific calculators (or charts if we don't have one available) rather than make certain types of calculations each time. So someone had to come up with the values used in the charts.

Define pappus theorems?

theorems relating respectively to the volume and the surface area of a solid generated by the revolution of plane figure around an axis lying in the same plane. 1. when a plane figure is revolved about an axis lying in the same plane (but not cutting the area)The volume generated is equal to the product of the area and the length of the path described by the centre of gravity of the area . 2. When a plane curve is revolved about an axis lying in the same plane (but not cutting the curve) the surface area generated is equal to the product of the length of the curve and the length of the path of the centre of gravity of the curve.

What did Aristotle write?

Aristotle wrote six books that were edited by students and later lecturers.

1.Categories

2. On Interpretation

3. Prior Analytics

4. Posterior Analytics

5. Topics

6. On Sophistical Refutations