4.4 - Indian Contribution
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Practice Questions
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What is an irrational number? Give an example.
💡 Hint: Think of numbers like √n that cannot result in a simple fraction.
Who was Aryabhata?
💡 Hint: Recall his contributions to mathematics from your readings.
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What type of number is √2?
💡 Hint: Think about whether √2 can be simplified into a fraction.
True or False: Aryabhata's approximation of √2 is still relevant today.
💡 Hint: Consider how foundational contributions in math carry through time.
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Explain how irrational numbers were used in ancient Indian architecture. Reference Baudhayana’s contributions.
💡 Hint: Consider how precision in measurements can influence the overall stability of architectural designs.
Discuss Aryabhata’s method for calculating the value of π and its relevance to understanding irrational numbers.
💡 Hint: Think about how the circumference of a circle relates to irrational numbers like π.
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