Archimedes’ Screw

Explanation

  • The Archimedes’ screw is a machine used for
    raising water, (from a low lying body of water
    to a higher position). It shows the important
    inventions of Archimedes, a system which is
    is used in various applications such as mining,
    irrigation and agriculture. It has been used for
    centuries and is still used today. It consists of a
    cylindrical pipe and a helix inclined at an angle
    of about 45 degrees with the horizontal (its
    lower end) dipped in the water. The rotation of
    the device causes the water to rise in the pipe.

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Description

  • Dimensions:55x160x190cm
    (Width x Length x Height)