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ARCHIMEDES
Social Science. Year 4
BIOGRAPHY
Archimedes was the son of an astronomer.
He studied in the learning capital of Alexandria, Egypt.
He later returned to live in his native city of Syracuse.
where did he live?
He was born in the city of Syracuse, a Greek settlement on the island of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea.
He was born in the city of Syracuse, a Gre...
Why is he famous for?
- he INVENTED THE COMPOUND PULLEY.
- he INVENTED THE COMPOUND PULLEY.
He defined the principle of the lever.
He defined the principle of the lever.
He is most famous for discovering the law of hydrostatics, sometimes known as "Archimedes' principle".
He is most famous for discovering the law of hydrostatics, sometimes known ...
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