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F4-53: ARCHIMEDES' SCREW

PURPOSE: To demonstrate a pump mechanism invented by Archimedes.

DESCRIPTION: Rotating the glass screw picks up a small amount of water each turn of the screw and transports it from the lower to the upper pan.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 2B60.70)

EQUIPMENT: Archimedes' screw, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: None.


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