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Scientific Foundations of Basic Algebra

Basic Algebra

A collection of medium-difficulty algebraic problems integrated with scientific constants, physics principles, and mathematical proofs.

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15 Questions Medium Ages 14+ Aug 21, 2026

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1 The ideal gas law is PV = nRT. If you solve for pressure P in terms of the other variables, which algebraic expression is correct?
  • A P = nRT / V
  • B P = nRT - V
  • C P = V / nRT
  • D P = nR / TV
2 In Einstein's mass-energy equivalence, E = mc^2. If energy E is 9 and mass m is 1, what is the value of c?
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 9
3 The distance d an object falls in time t under gravity is d = 0.5gt^2. If g = 9.8 and t = 2, what is the distance d?
  • A 9.8
  • B 19.6
  • C 39.2
  • D 4.9
4 The conversion from Celsius (C) to Fahrenheit (F) is F = 1.8C + 32. What is the value of C when F = 32?
  • A 0
  • B 32
  • C 1.8
  • D 16
5 The formula for the area of a circle is A = πr^2. If the area A equals 9π, what is the radius r?
  • A 4.5
  • B 9
  • C 3
  • D 18
6 Newton's Second Law is F = ma. If force F is 20 newtons and acceleration a is 4 m/s^2, what is the mass m?
  • A 80
  • B 5
  • C 16
  • D 0.2
7 The kinetic energy formula is K = 0.5mv^2. If mass m = 2 and velocity v = 5, what is the kinetic energy K?
  • A 5
  • B 10
  • C 25
  • D 50
8 In Ohm's Law, V = IR. If voltage V = 12 and current I = 3, what is the resistance R?
  • A 36
  • B 9
  • C 0.25
  • D 4
9 The circumference of a circle is C = 2πr. If C = 10π, what is the diameter (2r)?
  • A 5
  • B 10
  • C 20
  • D 2.5
10 The frequency of a wave is f = v / λ. If velocity v = 300 and wavelength λ = 2, what is the frequency f?
  • A 600
  • B 150
  • C 100
  • D 300
11 The density formula is ρ = m / V. If mass m = 50 and density ρ = 2, what is the volume V?
  • A 100
  • B 25
  • C 48
  • D 52
12 For a right triangle, the Pythagorean theorem is a^2 + b^2 = c^2. If a = 3 and b = 4, what is the value of c?
  • A 7
  • B 12
  • C 5
  • D 25
13 The momentum of an object is p = mv. If mass m = 10 and velocity v = 3, what is the momentum p?
  • A 30
  • B 13
  • C 0.3
  • D 3.3
14 The work formula is W = Fd. If work W = 100 and force F = 20, what is the distance d?
  • A 2000
  • B 120
  • C 80
  • D 5
15 If the power formula is P = IV and current I = 2 and voltage V = 110, what is the power P?
  • A 55
  • B 220
  • C 218
  • D 440
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