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STEM Pioneers #3

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. He was also one of the first to apply mathematics to physical phenomena, founding hydrostatics and statics, including an explanation of the principle of the lever. He is credited with designing innovative machines such as his screw pump, and compound pulleys. He also discovered that the upward buoyant force that is exerted on a body immersed in a fluid, whether fully or partially submerged, is equal to the weight of the fluid that the body displaces and acts in the upward direction at the center of mass of the displaced fluid, known as _________________ Principle.

a)

Pythagoras

b)

Archimedes

c)

Galileo

d)

Aristotle

2.

Greek philosopher, mathematician and astronomer, he is best known for deriving a formula to calculate the relationship between the sides of a right triangle.

a)

Pythagoras

b)

Archimedes

c)

Galileo

d)

Aristotle

3.

Called the father of modern science because of his discoveries in astronomy and physics, he proved what Copernicus said about sun being the center of the solar system. He also discovered 4 revolving moons around Jupiter which are named after him.

a)

Isaac Newton

b)

Galileo Galilei

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Donatelli

4.

Specially known for his discoveries of electromagnetic inductions and rotations, field theory, dia-magnetization and the magneto-optical effect. This humble genius invented the electric motor.

a)

Pythagoras

b)

Michael Farady

c)

Isaac Newton

d)

Thomas Edison

5.

Serbian-American physicist who invented many things, most notably the alternating current generator and the modern AC electricity supply system.

a)

Thomas Edison

b)

Samuel Slater

c)

Eli Whitney

d)

Nikola Tesla

6.

He developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the long-lasting practical electric light bulb. He also believed direct current (DC) was the best electric means for households, as opposed to alternating current (AC).

a)

Samuel Slater

b)

Thomas Edison

c)

Nikola Tesla

d)

Albert Einstein

7.

British scientist, physicist, and mathematician that developed the three laws of motion among many other things, including further defining gravity.

a)

Sir Isaac Newton

b)

Samuel Slater

c)

Nikola Tesla

d)

Alexander Graham Bell

8.

The Father of the American Industrial Revolution, this man memorized the plans of England's factory system and brought that knowledge to America.

a)

Nikola Tesla

b)

Thomas Edison

c)

Samuel Slater

d)

George Washington

9.

He lived from 1452-1519 and was the heart of the Renaissance. Artist, inventor and scientist known for creating the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. He invented many machines, including a "flying machine" that resembled a helicopter.

a)

Aristotle

b)

Leonardo DaVinci

c)

Samuel Slater

d)

Pythagoras

10.

A Greek philosopher, he taught Alexander the Great, started a famous school, and studied with Plato.

a)

Thomas Edison

b)

Samuel Slater

c)

Pythagoras

d)

Aristotle

11.

Jewish-German physicist who developed the theory of relativity among many other things. He also helped develop the atomic bomb before the Axis Powers were able to, a critical factor in the outcome of WWII.

a)

Werner Von Braun

b)

Albert Einstein

c)

Yitsak Rabin

d)

Dwight Eisenhower