TED-ED: The real story behind Archimedes' Eureka! - Armand D'Angour

TED-ED: The real story behind Archimedes' Eureka! - Armand D'Angour

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The video explores the ambitious engineering project of the Syracusia, a massive ship commissioned by King Hieron of Syracuse and supervised by Archimedes. The ship was designed to be the largest of its time, featuring luxurious amenities and capable of carrying significant cargo and passengers. Archimedes applied his principle of buoyancy to ensure the ship's flotation, a concept still used in modern engineering. The Syracusia successfully completed its voyage to Egypt, showcasing ancient engineering prowess.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of constructing the Syracusia?

To serve as a warship for Syracuse

To explore new territories

To transport goods across the Mediterranean

To be a gift for Egypt's ruler, Ptolemy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which materials were used in the construction of the Syracusia?

Steel from Rome and cotton from India

Oak from England and silk from China

Pine and fir from Mount Etna, hemp from Spain, and pitch from France

Bamboo from Asia and wool from Greece

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the luxurious features included on the Syracusia for passenger enjoyment?

A cinema hall

A flower-lined promenade and a bathhouse with heated water

A private zoo

A gold-plated ballroom

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Archimedes' Principle, what determines if an object will float?

The object's color

The object's temperature

The weight of the fluid displaced by the object

The object's shape

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical anecdote is associated with Archimedes' discovery of the principle of buoyancy?

Archimedes building the first lighthouse

Archimedes inventing the first steam engine

Archimedes discovering the law of gravity

Archimedes running through the streets shouting 'Eureka!'