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How often is the Sir Edmund Whittaker Memorial Prize given?

  • Every year

  • Every three years

  • Every four years

  • Every five years

Answer

Every four years, the Sir Edmund Whittaker Memorial Prize is awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution to theoretical or experimental mathematics, or their applications. Given by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the prestigious prize honors the renowned Scottish mathematician and physicist Sir Edmund Whittaker, known for his fundamental work in mathematical physics and astronomy.
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