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Not 100% sure, but I think it was Archimedes way of converting circular motion into linear motion, still used today in the form of worm gears and screw propellers. Suggest you seek verification on this.
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∙ 8y agoAn Archimedean spiral is a spiral which increases in distance from the point of origin at a constant rate.
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Who is Famous for a spiral in maths?
it Archimedes bro!
Who invented spiral water pump?
The screwpump, also known as Archimedes' screw, was attributed to Greek inventor Archimedes during his visit to Egypt, but may have been known and used much earlier.
What are two major achievements in Archimedes?
ACHIEVEMENTS OF ARCHIMEDES1. BUOYANCY2. Value of Pi3. LEVER SYSTEM4.SQUARE ROOT SPIRAL
Who created the spiral?
The spiral wasn't created by anyone since you can see spirals in nature, such as shells and plants. If you are interested in who studied spirals, that would be Archimedes of Syracuse, dated back about 225 BC. He did studies and came up with the Archimedean spiral, also known as the arithmetic spiral). References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archimedean_spiral
Who invented Archimedes' screw?
Archimedes invented Archimedes' screw.
Archimedes did not what?
One of the things that Archimedes did not do is that Archimedes did not write Elements of Geometry.
Was Archimedes know for the Nobel Prize or something named after him?
Archimedes didnt get Nobel prize. Some of his discoveries / inventions are: Archimedes principle, Archimedes screw, claw of Archimedes.
What was Archimedes origin?
What is Archimedes origin?
What is an Archimedes screw used for?
an irrigation pump. The Archimedean or Archimedes Screw is a large spiral screw revolving inside a hollow, tight fitting cylinder. It was traditionally hand operated or wind operated by a windmill, and used to raise water efficiently by transferring water from low lying bodies of water into irrigation ditches.
Is Archimedes Archimedes' real name?
He is only known as Archimedes of Syracuse ( now Sicily).
What is the full name of scientist Archimedes?
He has no first name for some reason. He is only known as Archimedes or otherwise Archimedes of Syracuse!He has no first name for some reason. He is only known as Archimedes or otherwise Archimedes of Syracuse!
Is Aristotle more famous then Archimedes?
Archimedes
