14 Questions
What does 'Eureka' mean in Greek?
I have found it!
Who gave Archimedes a difficult problem to solve?
King Heiro II of Syracuse
What did Archimedes realize when he stepped into a bathtub?
That the water flowed over the top of the tub
Why did Archimedes think a mixed crown would displace more water than a pure gold crown?
Because gold is heavier than silver
What did Archimedes do after making his discovery?
He jumped out of the bath and ran naked through the city streets
What was the initial problem given to Archimedes by King Heiro II?
To determine if his crown was made of pure gold
What did Archimedes use to measure the volume of an object?
Displaced water
What was King Heiro II's concern about his crown?
It was not made of pure gold
What happened to the water when Archimedes stepped into the bathtub?
It flowed over the top of the tub
What did Archimedes discover about the relationship between gold and silver?
Gold is heavier than silver
What was Archimedes trying to find out about the crown?
Its material composition
What did Archimedes do to test his hypothesis?
He climbed in and out of the bath
What would be true about a crown mixed with silver?
It would be bulkier than a pure gold crown
Why was Archimedes' discovery important?
It solved a complex problem
Learn about the origin of the famous phrase 'Eureka!' and the ancient Greek inventor Archimedes. Discover how a bathtub helped him solve a complex problem for King Heiro II of Syracuse.
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