The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the ancient Greek mathematician known for his principle relating to the buoyancy of objects in fluid.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Science and Inventions question asks: The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the ancient Greek mathematician known for his principle relating to the buoyancy of objects in fluid. The correct choice is C. Archimedes. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. The Wright Brothers
Why not A: “The Wright Brothers” does not fit this question. The answer is Archimedes.
- B. Carbon Dioxide
Why not B: “Carbon Dioxide” does not fit this question. The answer is Archimedes.
- C. Archimedes ✓
- D. Marie Curie
Why not D: “Marie Curie” does not fit this question. The answer is Archimedes.
Correct answer
C. Archimedes
Explanation
Archimedes (option C) is the accepted answer to “The following describes a specific term. What is it called? the ancient Greek mathematician known for his principle relating to the buoyancy of objects in fluid.”. Option A (The Wright Brothers) does not fit this question. Option B (Carbon Dioxide) does not fit this question. Option D (Marie Curie) does not fit this question. For this Science and Inventions question, the accepted answer is Archimedes.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Science and Inventions
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