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Archimedes invented a device to set fire to ships. This used mirrors to focus the rays of the sun on the ships which were attacking the city.
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Archimedes did not what?
One of the things that Archimedes did not do is that Archimedes did not write Elements of Geometry.
What awards was Archimedes given?
what was archimedes arwared
Was Archimedes married?
It is not known whether Archimedes was married or if he had children. It is not known whether Archimedes was married or if he had children.
What was Archimedes first and last name?
He does not have a first name or last name, he is simply known as Archimedes or Archimedes of Syracuse!
Who is the father of discoveries?
archimedes!
How did Archimedes burn enemy ships?
Most likely by firing explosive pots out of catapults. The mirrors thing is a myth
Who is a greek mathematician and inventor?
Archimedes is a famous Greek mathematician and inventor. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, including the discovery of buoyancy principles and the calculation of the value of pi. He also invented various machines, such as the Archimedes screw and a heat ray device known as the "burning mirrors."
What was the mirror first used for?
Archimedes, who lived from c. 287 BC - c. 212 BC, is said to have used mirrors to burn ships that were attacking Syracuse.
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.
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 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 full name of scientist Archimedes?
He has no first name for some reason. He is only known as Archimedes or otherwise Archimedes of Syracuse!He has no first name for some reason. He is only known as Archimedes or otherwise Archimedes of Syracuse!
Is Aristotle more famous then Archimedes?
Archimedes
What has Archimedes contributed to chemistry?
Archimedes was not a chemist.
What awards was Archimedes given?
what was archimedes arwared
