Understanding the Sieve Method

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1) The Sieve of Eratosthenes is used to:

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The Sieve of Eratosthenes is used to find prime numbers.

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Understanding The Sieve Method - Quiz

Can you outsmart the sieve and find the hidden primes before it does? In this quiz, you’ll explore the Sieve of Eratosthenes, a clever method that crosses out multiples to reveal primes hiding in the number grid. Take this quiz and see how this ancient trick still makes finding primes... see morefun and easy today! see less

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2) When using the sieve, which number do we start crossing out first?

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The sieve starts by crossing out multiples of 2 first.

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3) Why don't we cross out the number 2 itself?

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We do not cross out 2 because it is prime.

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4) After crossing out multiples of 2, which prime is used next?

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After multiples of 2, the next prime used is 3.

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5) When using the sieve up to 30, what is the next prime after 2 and 3?

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The next prime after 2 and 3 is 5.

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6) In the sieve, why do we stop crossing out at √n (square root of n)?

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We stop at √n because beyond that, composites are already crossed out.

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7) If you cross out multiples of 2, 3, and 5 up to 50, what is the next prime left?

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The next prime left after removing multiples of 2, 3, and 5 up to 50 is 31.

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8) Which number would still remain uncrossed when using the sieve up to 20?

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The number 11 remains uncrossed when using the sieve up to 20.

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9) What pattern do multiples of 2 make on the sieve?

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Multiples of 2 form the pattern of every second number.

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10) Which pattern do multiples of 3 make on the sieve?

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Multiples of 3 form the pattern of every third number.

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11) In the sieve up to 30, which of these numbers will stay prime?

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The number 29 stays prime when using the sieve up to 30.

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12) If the sieve is extended to 100, which is the largest prime below 100?

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The largest prime below 100 is 97.

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13) What is the output when eliminating multiples of 5?

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When eliminating multiples of 5, the first number crossed out is 10.

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14) In the sieve, why is 1 not considered a prime?

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The number 1 is not prime because it has only one factor.

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15) Which of these numbers remains after using the sieve up to 30?

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The number 23 remains prime up to 30.

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16) The sieve is based on which mathematical property?

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The sieve works based on multiples and factors.

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17) In the sieve, crossing out starts with 2, then 3, then 5, then:

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After 2, 3, and 5, the next prime is 7.

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18) Which prime is the first two-digit number?

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The first two-digit prime number is 11.

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19) When using the sieve up to 50, how many primes are found?

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When using the sieve up to 50, there are 17 primes.

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20) The sieve method is mainly used to identify:

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The sieve is mainly used to identify prime numbers.

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The Sieve of Eratosthenes is used to:
When using the sieve, which number do we start crossing out first?
Why don't we cross out the number 2 itself?
After crossing out multiples of 2, which prime is used next?
When using the sieve up to 30, what is the next prime after 2 and 3?
In the sieve, why do we stop crossing out at √n (square root of...
If you cross out multiples of 2, 3, and 5 up to 50, what is the next...
Which number would still remain uncrossed when using the sieve up to...
What pattern do multiples of 2 make on the sieve?
Which pattern do multiples of 3 make on the sieve?
In the sieve up to 30, which of these numbers will stay prime?
If the sieve is extended to 100, which is the largest prime below 100?
What is the output when eliminating multiples of 5?
In the sieve, why is 1 not considered a prime?
Which of these numbers remains after using the sieve up to 30?
The sieve is based on which mathematical property?
In the sieve, crossing out starts with 2, then 3, then 5, then:
Which prime is the first two-digit number?
When using the sieve up to 50, how many primes are found?
The sieve method is mainly used to identify:
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