What was the main challenge in constructing the dome of St Paul's Cathedral?

Understanding the Construction of St Paul's Cathedral Dome

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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ensuring it was visible from afar
Finding the right materials
Building it without supports
Decorating the interior
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who collaborated with Christopher Wren to solve the dome construction problem?
Isaac Newton
Leonardo da Vinci
Galileo Galilei
Robert Hooke
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What shape did Robert Hooke use to model the dome's structure?
A triangle
A circle
A catenary
A parabola
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main limitation faced by Wren and Hooke in their dome design?
Lack of construction materials
Absence of calculus of variations
Inability to draw accurate plans
Lack of skilled labor
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What mathematical function is used to describe the ideal shape of a dome?
Logarithmic function
Hyperbolic cosine function
Quadratic function
Sine function
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relationship between the cosh curve and the exponential function?
Cosh is the sum of odd terms of the exponential
Cosh is the sum of even terms of the exponential
Cosh is the derivative of the exponential
Cosh is unrelated to the exponential
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the hyperbolic cosine curve in dome construction?
It distributes weight evenly
It minimizes the material used
It enhances acoustic properties
It provides a decorative pattern
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