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Amongst his mathematical pursuits, which theorem was Barrow known for proving?

  • The fundamental theorem of calculus

  • The Pythagorean theorem

  • The theorem of algebra

  • Fermat's last theorem

Answer

Isaac Barrow, an English mathematician, is credited with proving the fundamental theorem of calculus. This theorem states that the integral of a function is equal to the antiderivative of the function. This theorem is a fundamental result in calculus and has many applications in physics, engineering, and other fields.
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