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The Story of Eureka: Archimedes' Discovery

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What does 'Eureka' mean in Greek?

I have found it! (correct)

I give up!

I have lost it!

I am confused!

Who gave Archimedes a difficult problem to solve?

King Heiro III of Syracuse

King Heiro of Athens

King Heiro I of Greece

King Heiro II of Syracuse (correct)

What did Archimedes realize when he stepped into a bathtub?

That the water was too cold

That the water flowed over the top of the tub (correct)

That the bathtub was too small

That the water was dirty

Why did Archimedes think a mixed crown would displace more water than a pure gold crown?

Because gold is heavier than silver Signup and view all the answers

What did Archimedes do after making his discovery?

He jumped out of the bath and ran naked through the city streets Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial problem given to Archimedes by King Heiro II?

To determine if his crown was made of pure gold Signup and view all the answers

What did Archimedes use to measure the volume of an object?

Displaced water Signup and view all the answers

What was King Heiro II's concern about his crown?

It was not made of pure gold Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the water when Archimedes stepped into the bathtub?

It flowed over the top of the tub Signup and view all the answers

What did Archimedes discover about the relationship between gold and silver?

Gold is heavier than silver Signup and view all the answers

What was Archimedes trying to find out about the crown?

Its material composition Signup and view all the answers

What did Archimedes do to test his hypothesis?

He climbed in and out of the bath Signup and view all the answers

What would be true about a crown mixed with silver?

It would be bulkier than a pure gold crown Signup and view all the answers

Why was Archimedes' discovery important?

It solved a complex problem Signup and view all the answers