Eratosthenes' measurement of the Earth's circumference was remarkably accurate, coming within about 1% of the modern accepted value. This shows the impressive skill and accuracy of his calculations, especially considering the limited technology available to him at the time.
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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.
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Eratosthenes 5th Century BCE.
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its faras 75% percent couse only some of its idea is correct.
Eratosthenes is famous for making the first good measurement of the size of the Earth. He lived from 276 to 194 B.C. and died in Alexandria at age 82. He was rumored to have starved himself to death after going blind.
Which of the following describes how Eratosthenes discovered the approximate circumference of the earth
eratosthenes discovered the circumfrance of the world. he was known as the first successful measurement.
Eratosthenes found out that shadows were not consistent at the same time of day in different places. He reasoned that the Earth must be a sphere to allow this.
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Eratosthenes measured the size of Earth by using the Sun's angles, as well as a bit of geometry.
Eratosthenes was famous for his highly accurate measurement of the Earth's circumference. He used the angle of the Sun's rays at different locations to calculate the distance between Alexandria and Syene, from which he determined the Earth's circumference to be approximately 40,000 kilometers. He also made significant contributions to mathematics, geography, and astronomy.
He postulated the circumference of the earth.