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Leonardo DaVinci's Water Pump
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How and why is this the most important invention?
Background Information Continued.
1) DaVinci's water pump has helped many early civilizations advance, for water is a necessity, and with his invention, people have far easier/better access to it
2) Even today, DaVinci's pump is still employed in many undeveloped countries, especially countries in Africa, such as Ghana, or Liberia,. Instead of young children having to walk for miles just to reach a muddy pond, by using this water pump, wells are now being built, and water can be drawn out of the ground easier and faster than ever, all thanks to DaVinci.
1) Davinci also improved many aspects of early water pumps like the Archimedian screw.
2) The Archimedian screw led to less seepage and friction, which in turn made water pumps more efficient.
3) This invention helped many early cities get water from wells
Leonardo DaVinci's Water Pump
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How and why is this the most important invention?
3) This water pump helped revolutionize the way people obtain water. Without this invention, who knows how long it would have been until an idea like this was perfected?
4) Of course we cannot forget the fact that water is a necessity for life. In order for civilizations to prosper, technological advancements, especially when related to the collection of water, need to improve.
Background Information
1) The first design for the Davinci water pump was found in the "Codex Atlanticus" on a print that was created between 1478-1518
2)The pump was to be able to bring water out of a well, or uphill.