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Who made the first attempt to determine the size of the earth?

Eratosthenes


When did Eratosthenes find prime numbers?

Eratosthenes lived between 276 and 194 B.C. He didn't discover prime numbers; he devised a simple way to determine what numbers are prime in a given range.


Where was Eratosthenes from?

Eratosthenes was from ancient greek


Who is the founder of prime numbers?

Eratosthenes, It says it is Eratosthenes.


Does Eratosthenes determine Earth's diameter?

Yes, Eratosthenes estimated the Earth's diameter using the angle of the sun's rays at two different locations on the same day. By measuring the difference in the angles, he was able to calculate the Earth's circumference and thus its diameter.


Did Eratosthenes have sisters?

Yes, Eratosthenes had two sisters.


Who created the sieve of eratosthenes?

Eratosthenes, a greek philosopher, did, hence the name.


When did Eratosthenes discover the sieve?

The sieve of Eratosthenes was discovered in 223 BC.


Who were eratosthenes friends?

Eratosthenes' friend was Archimedes, he also works in Alexandria, Egypt.


Did Eratosthenes have a family?

Yes and his mother and father were part of the family.


What is the book by eratosthenes?

The book Eratosthenes is by Duane W. Roller. This book is written about Geography.


How did eratosthenes determine the size of the earth?

Eratosthenes determined the size of the Earth by measuring the angle of the shadow cast by a vertical stick in two different locations on the same day. By comparing the angles at the two locations and knowing the distance between them, he was able to calculate the Earth's circumference.