By Jasreet Kaur24, Oct 2024 06:00 PMjagranjosh.com
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Archimedes is a Greek mathematician who is known as the Father of Mathematics for his discoveries in geometry and science. Tap to read more.
Early Life
Archimedes, born in 287 BC in Syracuse, Greece, was a mathematician and inventor, recognised for his profound contributions to mathematics and mechanics.
Geometric Discoveries
Archimedes laid foundational work in geometry, determining formulas for the area of circles, surface area, and volume of spheres and cylinders, advancing mathematical understanding.
Archimedean Screw
He invented the Archimedean screw, used for raising water efficiently, an engineering feat still used in irrigation systems and various mechanical applications today.
Archimedes' Principle
The discovery of buoyancy, known as Archimedes’ Principle, revolutionised fluid dynamics and continues to be fundamental in understanding the science of floating objects.
Levers and Pulleys
Archimedes made significant contributions to mechanical engineering, especially in levers and pulleys, explaining how to move heavy objects with minimal effort.
Contributions
His method of exhaustion prefigured integral calculus, influencing future mathematicians like Newton and Leibniz in the development of modern calculus principles.