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