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a large weight drops flinging the claw to grap ships

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Q: How does Archimedes' claw work?
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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.


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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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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.


When and where did Archimedes work?

Syracuse, Italy.


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