Practice Brahmagupta (c. 598–668 CE) - 4.1.1.2.2 | Module 4: Scientific and Technological | Essence of Indian Knowledge Tradition
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4.1.1.2.2 - Brahmagupta (c. 598–668 CE)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is Brahmagupta known for?

💡 Hint: He formalized operations in mathematics.

Question 2

Easy

Can you list one rule Brahmagupta established for negative numbers?

💡 Hint: Think about debts and assets.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What was Brahmagupta's significant contribution to operations involving zero?

  • He invented zero
  • He formalized arithmetic with zero
  • He ignored zero

💡 Hint: What role did zero play in his work?

Question 2

True or False: Brahmagupta's quadratic formula includes negative roots.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the inclusiveness of his approach.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Prove that the area of a cyclic quadrilateral can be derived using Brahmagupta's formula by applying it to a specific example.

💡 Hint: Use the formula step-by-step and remember to calculate s first.

Question 2

Critique the limitations of Brahmagupta's approach with zero and how it might differ from modern approaches.

💡 Hint: Focus on the evolution of mathematical thought regarding zero.

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