How taking a bath led to Archimedes' principle - Mark Salata

In what city was Archimedes born?

• Athens

• Rome

• Syracuse

• Alexandria

What was Archimedes known for?

• A Greek mathematician and inventor

• A Roman emperor

• An Egyptian pharaoh

• A Persian merchant

Who asked Archimedes to investigate a problem with a crown?

• A Roman general

• The King of Sicily

• A famous philosopher

• A wealthy merchant

What was the King's main concern about the new crown?

• It was too heavy.

• It was not shiny enough.

• The goldsmith might have cheated him.

• It did not fit his head.

What material did the King suspect the goldsmith mixed with gold in the crown?

• Copper

• Bronze

• Iron

• Silver

What was the important condition for Archimedes when solving the crown problem?

• He had to solve it quickly.

• He could not damage the crown.

• He had to use only water.

• He needed to work alone.

What did Archimedes observe when he got into his bathtub?

• The water turned cold.

• The water level rose and overflowed.

• He saw a reflection of the moon.

• He found a hidden treasure.

What word did Archimedes famously shout after his discovery in the bath?

• Hooray!

• Eureka!

• Amazing!

• Victory!

What does the Greek word "Eureka!" mean?

• "I am happy!"

• "I am free!"

• "I have found it!"

• "I am smart!"

What scientific property did Archimedes need to measure to check the crown's purity?

• Weight

• Color

• Density

• Temperature