How much of a science nut are you? Find out in the science quiz from Eureka’s October issue
Each question has three levels of difficulty:
A: is for civilians
B: is for geeks
C: is for brainiacs
Match these engineers with their most famous work:
A: Barnes Wallis; Wernher von Braun; The Wright brothers.
Powered flight; Bouncing bomb; V2 rocket.
B: Frank Whittle; J. Robert Oppenheimer; Tommy Flowers.
Programmable computer; Atomic bomb; Jet engine.
C: Shamir, Adleman and Rivest; Alexander Lodygin; Henry Cort.
RSA encryption; Puddling process; Electric light bulb.
A: What is a light year?
B: Our nearest star is 4.2 light years away. Light travels at 300,000,000 metres per second. How far away is it in kilometres?
C: You are 30. You travel to that star at 0.6 times the speed of light, then travel back. How old are you when you return?
A: What disease is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae?
B: What is the study of disease patterns in populations called?
C: What is the significance of Broad Street, London, in the combating of the disease in A?
A: What element do all organic compounds contain?
B: Are the following organic or inorganic? Methane; sodium chloride; caffeine; water.
C: Give common names for the following organic polymers: poly(methyl methacrylate); polytetrafluoroethylene.
A: What is the value of 0/1? And 1/0?
B: What is the value of x!/x3 as x tends to infinity, where ! is factorial (eg, 4! = 4x3x2x1)?
C: Give (x2-3x+2)/(1-x) as x tends to 1, and (sinx)/x as x tends to 0.
A: Barnes Wallis; Bouncing bomb
Wernher von Braun; V2 rocket
The Wright brothers; Powered flight.
B: Frank Whittle; Jet engine
J. Robert Oppenheimer; Atomic bomb
Tommy Flowers; Programmable computer.
C: Shamir, Adleman and Rivest; RSA encryption.
Alexander Lodygin; Electric light bulb
Henry Cort; Puddling process.
A: The distance travelled by light in a year
B: About 4x1013
C: Just over 41 — taking into account relativistic effects
C: It was there that the link between water and cholera was confirmed, in an early example of epidemiology
B: Organic; inorganic; organic; inorganic
C: Perspex/acrylic; Teflon
A: 0; infinity
C: 1; 1
A healthy twist to a great British favourite thanks to a revolution in cooking technology
Interior designer Danielle Proud shares her refurbishment advice
Thinking of setting up a business abroad? Don’t go anywhere without consulting this guide
Rewarding success through innovation from entreprenuers to SMEs and FTSE100
The University of Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, Attractive Package
PSD, London (Central), London (Greater), C£70k basic + OTE + benefits
Search and apply for Senior Executive positions here
100s of Graduate Jobs & Schemes. Start your Search Here
Located at 21 East 61st Street, The Carlton House is the most prestigious address to call home
Magnificent 1-5 Bedroom Residences on Manhattan’s Upper West Side
Salcombe’s first development of new properties right on the water’s edge for almost twenty years.
Discover the ultimate global address in New York, designed by Foster + Partners
7 nts HB in Unique Boutique, Mandina Lodge. Includes flights from LGW or MAN & transfers
Spectacular views, spa facilities, fine dining...relax, we’re offering more nights for free
When staying at the 4* db San Antonio Hotel & spa, Malta this summer
Save £500pp on 2016 European cruises inc meals, selected drinks, tips & excursions.