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How do you pronounce Sieve of Eratosthenes?
era-tos-the- knees.
When was Eratosthenes born?
276 b.c.e
Who was the greek mathematician who measured the circumference of the earth?
Eratosthenes
Did Eratosthenes write elements about plane geometry?
Yes
Why is a grid called a sieve?
Both a grid and a sieve is composed of vertical and horizontal lines with spaces in between. An example of a grid is a spreadsheet. An example of a sieve is a colander, or a gardener's riddle that is used to remove stones from soil.
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.
Did Eratosthenes have a family?
Yes and his mother and father were part of the family.
Who device the method that will separate prime from a set of whole numbers?
Eratosthenes created a sieve that will do that.
What are you filtering with sieve of eratosthenes?
The Sieve of Eratosthenes filters numbers, letting the composites fall through while the primes remain.
Where did sieve eratosthenes grow up?
his name isnt sieve but, i know a website all about his life. theres one on eratosthenes on wikipedia. so there, by the way, eratosthenes is the wierdest name ever!!!!!!!!!
What date was Sieve Eratosthenes born?
About 276 BC Eratosthenes was a Greek mathematician who is credited with a simple method of making a list of as many primes as you wish. His method is known as the Sieve of Eratosthenes.
Who invented the prime number sieve?
Eratosthenes
Where did Eratosthenes Sieve invent prime no?
The Sieve did not invent prime numbers. It was used to find them.
How do you pronounce Sieve of Eratosthenes?
era-tos-the- knees.
What did the sieve of Eratosthenes used to find?
prime numbers
When was the sieve of eratosthenes invented?
It was around 200 BC.
