What did Archimedes use to lift water?

Answer 1

• Born: c. 287 B.C.
• Birthplace: Syracuse, Sicily
• Died: c. 212 B.C.
• Best Known As: Ancient Greek mathematician who said "Eureka!"

One of the great scientists of antiquity, Archimedes is known for his mathematical work, his theories of mechanics and his clever use of machines in the defense of Syracuse against the Romans. It is believed he studied under followers of Euclid in Alexandria, Egypt before returning to his native Syracuse, then an independent Greek city-state. He proved that an object plunged into liquid becomes lighter by an amount equal to the weight of liquid it displaces; popular tradition has it that Archimedes made the discovery when he stepped into the bathtub, then celebrated by running through the streets shouting "Eureka!" ("I have found it!"). He also worked out the principle of levers, developed a method for expressing large numbers, discovered ways to determine the areas and volumes of solids, calculated an approximation of pi and invented a machine for raising water (called Archimedes' screw). According to legend, Archimedes used a series of machines to keep the Romans at bay for years during the siege of Syracuse. When the Romans finally made it into the city, Archimedes was killed by a soldier.

Answer 2

It's said he filled his bath to the top, and water splashed out when he got in. This was water displacement. He was so excited by his new idea that he ran out into the streets naked (there was no law about this at that time), shouting "Eureka!"("I have got it!").

Answer 3

A machine known as the Archimedean Screw. This consisted of a tube wrapped in a spiral around a center core, and laid on it's side at an angle, with the lower end in the water. When the whole assembly was turned, the tube scoops up water, and brings it to the top.

Answer 4

sun ray aka death ray reflect sunlight off mirrors andmagnifiesthem onto enemy ships

Answer 5

The Archimedes Screw.