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Euclid was the 'father' of Geometry (the mathematics concerning the Earth) and his work remained the basis of geometry for more than 2,000 years.
Eratosthenes also was active in this field and his claim to fame is that he was the first to almost exactly calculate the circumference of the Earth and the exact tilt of the axis of the Earth (so since the time of the ancient Greeks it was known that the Earth was round and all stories that Columbus' sailors were afraid that they might fall off the rim are bogus).
Archimedes is considered one the greatest geniuses of all time in the field of Mathematics. He is the man of "Eureka!" fame, the father of modern calculus, of the principle of buoyancy of objects in water, he invented the block-and-tackle system stil used today to hoist sails and heavy objects and he invented the "Archimedes screw" still used today in factories.
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∙ 9y agoEratosthenes was the chief librarian at the Library of Alexandria, and he also invented the discipline of geography. He is perhaps best known for being the first person to calculate the circumference of the Earth.
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What best describes the contribution of Eratosthenes?
eratosthenes discovered the circumfrance of the world. he was known as the first successful measurement.
What describes how Eratosthenes discovered the approximate circumference of the earth?
Which of the following describes how Eratosthenes discovered the approximate circumference of the earth
Did Eratosthenes marry?
No.
Who was Archimedes' best friend?
Eratosthenes
Did Eratosthenes have any offspring?
si eratosthenes ay isang Greek astronomer geographer, at isang mathematician. Siya ay nanggaling sa mars
What best describes the contribution of Eratosthenes?
eratosthenes discovered the circumfrance of the world. he was known as the first successful measurement.
What describes how Eratosthenes discovered the approximate circumference of the earth?
Which of the following describes how Eratosthenes discovered the approximate circumference of the earth
What was Eratosthenes contribution to geography?
Aristolte and Ptolemy sorry if i did not spell it right
Contribution of eratosthenes?
Eratosthenes had many contributions : he was the first person to calculate the circumference of the earth he invented latitude and longitude he was the first person to prove earth was round he was the first to calculate the tilt of Earth's axis
Where was Eratosthenes from?
Eratosthenes was from ancient greek
What was the contribution of Eratosthenes?
Eratosthenes is a Greek Philosopher whom ideas were way out of his time. He discovered two important things about the earth, one in which is that the world is shape like a sphere in which we know today because of satellite imagery but in that time they did not have the the thought nor the technology.The next thing he discovered is the Earth's circumference which was only off by 185 miles. Another important fact is that Eratosthenes was in charge of the library in the city of Alexandria.
Who is the founder of prime numbers?
Eratosthenes, It says it is Eratosthenes.
What describes Plato's academy?
What is Thuycides contribution to Athenian culture
Which phrase describes the contribution of Denis Diderot to the Enlightenment?
originator of philosophies
Who created the sieve of eratosthenes?
Eratosthenes, a greek philosopher, did, hence the name.
When did Eratosthenes discover the sieve?
The sieve of Eratosthenes was discovered in 223 BC.
Who were eratosthenes friends?
Eratosthenes' friend was Archimedes, he also works in Alexandria, Egypt.
