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World 4 · Archimedes' Screw · 10 min · PRO

Who was Archimedes?

What he did, and what we only think he did

PRO · Ancient Engineering

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The first world of Ancient Engineering is free. PRO opens the other 24 lessons in 6 worlds — simulations, quizzes and all.

  • How a screw lifts water
  • Flow rate, efficiency and design
  • Screws today
  • A lump of bronze from a shipwreck
  • Gear trains and ratios
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