Physics and Maths Pioneers Mix: facts and a 5-question quiz
Play this quizBose, Saha, Mahalanobis and others: a mixed quiz on Indian pioneers. This is a mixed-format quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.
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What this quiz covers
Era: 20th century. Region: India. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.
Facts behind the questions (spoilers)
- Satyendra Nath Bose: Einstein extended Bose's work, which gave Bose-Einstein statistics.
- P. C. Mahalanobis: Mahalanobis built the ISI in Calcutta.
- Meghnad Saha developed a formula for thermal ionisation in stars.: The Saha ionization equation is a basic tool in astrophysics.
- Ramanujan's death: He died on 26 April 1920 aged 32.
- Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru: C.
Quick answers
What should I know about Satyendra Nath Bose? Einstein extended Bose's work, which gave Bose-Einstein statistics.
What should I know about P. C. Mahalanobis? Mahalanobis built the ISI in Calcutta.
What should I know about Meghnad Saha developed a formula for thermal ionisation in stars.? The Saha ionization equation is a basic tool in astrophysics.
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