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287 BC–212 BC · Ancient Greek mathematician and inventor
Archimedes of Syracuse discovered the principle of buoyancy, explained levers and calculated the value of pi very accurately. He also designed machines to defend his city.
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Archimedes
287 BC–212 BC · Ancient Greek mathematician and inventor

Eureka! I am Archimedes of Syracuse. Give me a place to stand and I will move the Earth. What shall we discover together?
Who was Archimedes?
Archimedes of Syracuse discovered the principle of buoyancy, explained levers and calculated the value of pi very accurately. He also designed machines to defend his city.
Archimedes: questions to ask
- Why did you shout 'Eureka'?
- How does a lever work?
- How did you calculate pi?
- What machines did you build to defend Syracuse?
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