What did Kovalevskaya study in relation to mathematics?
Analysis, partial differential equations and mechanics
Pure Algebra
Geometry
Statistics
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Sofia Kovalevskaya was a Russian mathematician who studied analysis, partial differential equations and mechanics. She made significant contributions to mathematics, including solving the problem of the rotation of a solid body about a fixed point. She was also a strong advocate for women's rights and education.
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