Maths Quiz

What is the distance between the points A(1, 2) and B(4, 6)?

• 5

• √13

• √26

• 9

What is the midpoint of the line segment joining (6, 8) and (2, 4)?

• (3, 6)

• (4, 6)

• (5, 6)

• (6, 4)

What is the slope of the line joining (2, 3) and (6, 7)?

• 1

• 2

• -1

• 4

Which of the following is the general equation of a straight line?

• x^2 + y^2 = r^2

• ax+by+c=0

• y=ax^2+bx+cy

• y =√x

Which formula divides a line segment in the ratio m:n internally?

• (x_1+x_2)/2,(y_1+y_2)/2

• (mx_2+nx_1)/(m+n),(my_2+ny_1)/(m+n)

• x1x2,y1y2

• x^2 + y^2 = r^2

The graph of the equation y=3x−2 is a:

• Parabola

• Straight line

• Circle

• Curve

Which of the following paths is most likely to resemble a curved trajectory like a parabola in real life?

• A ball rolling on a flat floor

• A thrown basketball reaching the hoop

• A car moving in a straight line

• A spinning ceiling fan

Which of the following best describes the orbit of Earth around the Sun?

• Perfect circle

• Parabola

• Ellipse

• Spiral

In which of the following situations is a parabolic shape deliberately used for its functional advantage?

• A picture frame

• A satellite dish

• A window curtain

• A wooden table top

Which of the following best represents the shape of sound waves spreading from a nuclear explosion in open air?

• Circular

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Hyperbolic