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#1676 2011-06-19 00:41:56

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Re: General Quiz

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#1677 2011-06-19 01:39:45

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Re: General Quiz

Hi bobbym,

#2920. What is 'paleobotany'?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#1678 2011-06-19 01:42:51

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Re: General Quiz

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#1679 2011-06-19 16:17:40

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Re: General Quiz

Hi bobbym,

The answer 2920 is correct. Good work!

#2921. In the formula

,
= angular displacement and t = time taken. What is
?

#2922. What is kinematics?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#1680 2011-06-19 17:54:16

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Re: General Quiz

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#1681 2011-06-19 19:50:07

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Re: General Quiz

Hi bobbym,

The answer

The answer 2922 is correct. Good work!

#2923. From which year does the Saka Era commence?

#2924. Who is the founder of Sikh religion?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#1682 2011-06-19 21:28:56

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Re: General Quiz

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#1683 2011-06-19 22:11:45

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Re: General Quiz

Hi bobbym,

The answers

and

#2225. Name the Perfect-scoring Romanian gymnast of the 1976 Olympics.

#2226. Name the athlete who  emulated Jesse Owens in 1936, to win four gold medals in Olympic competition.

(The question numbers are corrected : From page number 67)


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#1684 2011-06-19 22:23:58

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Re: General Quiz

Hi ganesh;

Thanks for the information.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#1685 2011-06-19 22:36:19

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Re: General Quiz

Hi bobbym,

The answer 2225 is correct. Excellent!

The Answer

.

#2227. With which sport would you associate Thomas Cup?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#1686 2011-06-19 22:51:20

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Re: General Quiz

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#1687 2011-06-19 23:34:19

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Re: General Quiz

Hi bobbym,

#2228. What is 'calcination'?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#1688 2011-06-19 23:45:16

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Re: General Quiz

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#1689 2011-06-20 00:01:20

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Re: General Quiz

Hi bobbym,

#2229. Who invented the 'Lightning Conductor'?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#1690 2011-06-20 00:11:13

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Re: General Quiz

Hi;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#1691 2011-06-20 00:53:10

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Re: General Quiz

Hi bobbym,

The answer 2229 is correct. Well done!

#2230. By what name is 'Myocardial Infarction' better known as?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#1692 2011-06-20 00:54:15

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Re: General Quiz

Hi;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#1693 2011-06-20 16:04:58

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Re: General Quiz

Hi bobbym,

The answer 2230 is correct. Neat job!

#2231. With which sport is 'Swaythling Cup' associated?

#2232. What is 'phrenology'?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#1694 2011-06-20 17:04:11

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Re: General Quiz

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#1695 2011-06-20 19:21:53

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Re: General Quiz

Hi bobbym,

The Answer 2232 is correct. Well done!

#2233. What are up and down, strange and charm, and top and bottom?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#1696 2011-06-20 19:27:16

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Re: General Quiz

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#1697 2011-06-20 19:57:32

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Re: General Quiz

Hi bobbym,

The answer 2233 is perfect. Marvelous!

#2234. Who is the author of Atlas Shrugged?

#2235. What is piezoelectricity?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#1698 2011-06-20 20:01:16

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Re: General Quiz

Hi ganesh;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#1699 2011-06-20 21:15:27

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Re: General Quiz

Hi bobbym,

The

The answer 2235 is perfect. Excellent!

#2236. Who said 'Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them'?


It appears to me that if one wants to make progress in mathematics, one should study the masters and not the pupils. - Niels Henrik Abel.

Nothing is better than reading and gaining more and more knowledge - Stephen William Hawking.

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#1700 2011-06-20 21:32:37

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Re: General Quiz

Hi ganesh;

I should have remembered #2234 as I am not a big fan of hers.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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