Archimedes
By: Britiney A. 8B
About
Archimedes is a greek inventor, engineer, physicist, mathematician famous for his theorem Pi. He was born in Syracuse, Italy in 287 BC. His father is Phidias who is a famous greek sculptor, painter, architect, and astronomer. He died 212 BC.
(Pictures of him bellow)
Discoveries/Inventions
Antikythera Mechanism- a ancient analog computer designed to predict astronomical positions and eclipses, and the cycles of Olympic Games. (1st Photo)
Archimedes' Screw- a machine used to transfer water from a low-lying body of water into irrigation ditches. (2nd Photo)
Theorem: Pi
Math words: Definition in math terms: Pi, or p, is a mathematical constant, equal to about 3.14 (but with a gajillion digits after). It’s a fixed ratio of the circumference and diameter of any circle. Pi is an irrational number, which means it can’t be expressed as a fraction of two whole numbers.
My Words: Pi is the ratio of a circular object. The equation is the circumference divided by the diameter. You can measure a lid of a container first you measure the circumference of the circle. Next you measure the diameter. Then you divide the circumference by the diameter.
Pi symbol
These are some calculations of Pi. At the top is the greek symbol for Pi.
Pi calculations
Here are more calculations
Pi Equasion
this is the equation in finding Pi.
Pi used in the world today
Pi is used in engineering, and architecture. In engineering pi is used to construct the components, and control the moving parts in a machine. Pi is a very important part of architecture in help building the things we have today. It also helps with the construction of buildings, and bridges.
Archimedes Biography