Understanding Mahavira's Math Problem

Understanding Mahavira's Math Problem

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Mahavira and what is he known for?

A Greek philosopher known for geometry

An Indian mathematician known for his work on pure mathematics

A Roman engineer known for architecture

A Chinese scholar known for astronomy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the problem involving the two pillars?

To measure the width of the base

To calculate the angle between the strings

To find the distance between the pillars

To determine the height of the string intersection

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assumption is made about the pillars in the problem?

They rise vertically from the ground

They are made of metal

They are inclined at an angle

They are of equal height

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which triangles are identified as similar in the problem setup?

Triangle AEF and Triangle BCD

Triangle ACD and Triangle BDF

Triangle ABC and Triangle FEC

Triangle ABC and Triangle DEF

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between the sides of the similar triangles?

They are equal in length

They are proportional

They are perpendicular

They are parallel

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What algebraic method is used to solve for the height H?

Substitution

Cross-multiplication

Integration

Differentiation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final expression for the height H in terms of p and Q?

H = p / Q

H = (p + Q) / 2

H = p * Q / (p + Q)

H = p^2 + Q^2

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