17th century mathematics quiz

Question 1

What are the different kinds of calculus

Accepted Answer

Differential & Integral Calculus

Question 2

He invented logarithm in the early 17th century which contributed to the advancement of science, astronomy & mathematics

Accepted Answer

John Napier

Question 3

His so called Little Theorem is often used in the testing of large prime numbers

Accepted Answer

Fermat

Question 4

He was accused of plagiarizing Newton's work in Calculus

Accepted Answer

John Napier

Question 5

Although base 10 is the most popular base, another common base for logarithm is the number e which has a value of

Accepted Answer

2.7182818

Question 6

He is the Father of modern Philosophy

Accepted Answer

Rene Descartes

Question 7

He is better known for his Pascal's triangle of binomial coefficient

Accepted Answer

Blaise Pascal

Question 8

This describes the position of a point in two dimensions by giving its horizontal and vertical location

Accepted Answer

Cartesian Coordinate System

Question 9

Aside from his work in calculus he is usually credited in the early development of binary numbers

Accepted Answer

Newton

Question 10

The opposite of differential is integration or integral calculus. What does integration in Newton's technology?

Accepted Answer

Method of Fluents

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