Archimedes – The Genius of Ancient Greece The Father of Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering (287 BCE – 212 BCE)
Introduction Born in Syracuse, Sicily Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer Known for combining theory with practical inventions
Major Contributions Discovered the principle of buoyancy ('Eureka!' moment) Invented the Archimedean screw (to raise water) Designed war machines to defend Syracuse Developed formulas for geometry, levers, and pulleys
Archimedes’ Principle Any object immersed in fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced Basis for understanding floating and sinking Still used in shipbuilding and submarines today
Famous Inventions Archimedean Screw → for irrigation and water lifting Compound pulleys → to lift heavy objects easily Heat ray mirrors (legendary) → to burn enemy ships
Legacy Influenced modern science, mathematics, and engineering His works inspired Galileo, Newton, and modern physics Remembered as one of the greatest minds in history
Fun Facts Supposedly shouted 'Eureka!' after discovering buoyancy in a bath Could calculate with astonishing accuracy using geometry Died in 212 BCE during Roman conquest of Syracuse
Conclusion Archimedes blended theory and practice like no other His discoveries remain relevant even after 2000+ years A true pioneer of science and invention