Archimedes (mathematician and scientist)
- 1. In which century did Archimedes live?
A) 3rd century BC
B) 1st century AD
C) 2nd century AD
D) 4th century BC
- 2. What shape did Archimedes supposedly shout 'Eureka!' about when he discovered a principle in hydrostatics?
A) Cone
B) Cylinder
C) Sphere
D) Cube
- 3. Which theorem is attributed to Archimedes and describes the buoyant force on an object immersed in a fluid?
A) Pascal's theorem
B) Archimedes' principle
C) Pythagorean theorem
D) Fermat's Last Theorem
- 4. What scientific principle is Archimedes well-known for discovering and explaining while taking a bath?
A) Friction
B) Momentum
C) Gravity
D) Buoyancy
- 5. What famous mathematical constant did Archimedes approximate to the greatest precision in ancient times?
A) Gamma
B) Pi
C) Euler's number
D) Phi
- 6. Which Greek astronomer did Archimedes correspond with, discussing astronomical phenomena and instruments?
A) Eratosthenes
B) Aristarchus of Samos
C) Ptolemy
D) Hipparchus
- 7. What field of study was Archimedes known for his contributions to in addition to mathematics?
A) Biology
B) Physics
C) Chemistry
D) Astronomy
- 8. Which famous king of Syracuse during Archimedes' time was a patron of the arts and sciences?
A) Dionysius I
B) Hiero II
C) Agathocles
D) Hieronymus
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