Concepts & Theorems
This branch of mathematics deals with the study of shapes, sizes, and properties of figures and spaces.
Geometry
This geometric shape is used by bees in honeycomb, humans in cardboard, and is sometimes referred to as the "bestagon".
The Hexagon
This Greek mathematician is known as the "Father of Geometry."
Euclid
Which material is lightweight, strong, and used in everything from cars to Tupperware?
Plastic
If X+5=12, then what is X=?
X=7
The slope of a line is often described as this.
Rise over Run
This part of a car is designed to absorb impact energy during a collision to protect passengers.
A Crumple Zone
This mathematician’s theorem about right triangles states that A² + B² = C².
Pythagoras
What class of materials conduct with zero electrical resistance at near 0 temperatures?
Superconductors
A circle has a radius of 7. What is its area?
49pi
This concept describes the average distance of a set of numbers from their mean
Standard Deviation
This device converts rotational motion into linear motion and is commonly used in car engines and fluid pumps.
A Crankshaft
This civilization was the first to use zero as a placeholder in positional notation.
The Babylonians
Which lightweight metal is incredibly strong, has a high melting point, is biocompatible, and has a pop/EDM song named after it?
Titanium
What does (X-Y)(X+Y) simplify to?
X²-Y²
This branch of mathematics studies the properties and relationships of integers, including divisibility and modular arithmetic.
Number Theory
This mechanical device is used in seesaws, crowbars, and scissors.
A lever
Who proved the Earth was round using shadows?
Eratosthenes
What class of material is made from hardening a viscous substance and is used in most fields of engineering?
Resins
Which trigonometric identity is used to prove the following expression? sin(x) = 1/csc(x).
The Reciprocal Identity
These numbers, such as 'e' and 'pi', cannot be expressed as roots of any algebraic equation with integer coefficients.
Transcendental Numbers
This simple machine is what the threads on a screw are, the Egyptians used these to build the pyramids.
An Inclined Plane
Which famous mathematician successfully defended their island for years using math?
Archimedes
What new generation material is very lightweight and is manufactured using supercritical fluids?
Aerogel
If sin(θ)=3/5, and θ is in quadrant 1, then cos(θ) is this value.
4/5