Question
What did Archimedes do?(1 point)
Responses
He asserted that reason is humans’ greatest capability.
He asserted that reason is humans’ greatest capability.
He invented the scientific method.
He invented the scientific method.
He proved that the volume of a sphere is two-thirds its circumference.
He proved that the volume of a sphere is two-thirds its circumference.
He created the equation to tell if a triangle has a right side.
Responses
He asserted that reason is humans’ greatest capability.
He asserted that reason is humans’ greatest capability.
He invented the scientific method.
He invented the scientific method.
He proved that the volume of a sphere is two-thirds its circumference.
He proved that the volume of a sphere is two-thirds its circumference.
He created the equation to tell if a triangle has a right side.
Answers
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None of the responses accurately describe Archimedes' contributions. Archimedes was a renowned ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, astronomer, and inventor. He is best known for several accomplishments, including:
1. Formulating the principle of buoyancy (Archimedes' principle).
2. Determining the volume of a sphere and the relationship between the volume and surface area of a sphere and cylinder.
3. Contributions to geometry, such as calculating the area of a circle.
4. The invention of various mechanical devices, including the Archimedean screw.
To clarify regarding the options provided:
- He did not invent the scientific method.
- The statement about the volume of a sphere being two-thirds its circumference is incorrect; he proved that the volume of a sphere is two-thirds the volume of a cylinder that contains it.
- He did not create the equation to tell if a triangle has a right side; that is related to the Pythagorean theorem, attributed to Pythagoras.
If you need to choose the best response based on accuracy, it would be best to state that none of the options are correct.
1. Formulating the principle of buoyancy (Archimedes' principle).
2. Determining the volume of a sphere and the relationship between the volume and surface area of a sphere and cylinder.
3. Contributions to geometry, such as calculating the area of a circle.
4. The invention of various mechanical devices, including the Archimedean screw.
To clarify regarding the options provided:
- He did not invent the scientific method.
- The statement about the volume of a sphere being two-thirds its circumference is incorrect; he proved that the volume of a sphere is two-thirds the volume of a cylinder that contains it.
- He did not create the equation to tell if a triangle has a right side; that is related to the Pythagorean theorem, attributed to Pythagoras.
If you need to choose the best response based on accuracy, it would be best to state that none of the options are correct.