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A device used to prevent amphibious assault using a crane like instrument to grapple and sink naval vessels. Its actual design and method of operation is lost to history although many have attempted to recreate its design. A version of it is in: http://www.math.nyu.edu/~crorres/Archimedes/Claw/illustrations.html
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When did Archimedes built the claw of Archimedes?
The Claw of Archimedes or "Iron hand" were built around 200 BC. They were used during the Second Punic War of 214 BC.
How does Archimedes' claw work?
a large weight drops flinging the claw to grap ships
Was Archimedes know for the Nobel Prize or something named after him?
Archimedes didnt get Nobel prize. Some of his discoveries / inventions are: Archimedes principle, Archimedes screw, claw of Archimedes.
What did Archimedes create?
Archimedes made many things. He made (invented) the Archimedes screw which helps farmers with their irrigation. He also supposedly made Archimedes Death Ray (which is a myth) and Archimedes Claw which is said unrealistic by modern engineers.
What did Archimedes invent to defend Syracuse?
Archimedes had several inventions to defend Syracuse, including walls that could shoot arrows. The most famous of these inventions was the Archimedes Claw; a device to lift attacking Roman warships out of the water. No one today has been able to figure out how this device worked.
Who invented Archimedes' screw?
Archimedes invented Archimedes' screw.
Archimedes did not what?
One of the things that Archimedes did not do is that Archimedes did not write Elements of Geometry.
What was Archimedes origin?
What is Archimedes origin?
Is Archimedes Archimedes' real name?
He is only known as Archimedes of Syracuse ( now Sicily).
What is the Archimedes pulley?
a pulley that Archimedes made
Is Aristotle more famous then Archimedes?
Archimedes
Was Archimedes an inventor?
Yes, Archimedes was an inventor.
