Archimedes' Screw

Archimedes' Screw

Similar Items

Details
Museum: The Clore Garden of Science
Classification:General
Item Code:ICMS-SCG-47
Photographers:Liora Goldman
Credit:The Clore Garden of Science, the Davidson Institute for Science Education
Scientific fieldPhysics
Description
Archimedes' Screw
Scientific principleThe screw is an ancient method, attributed to Archimedes, for pumping water using man or beast. Turning the screw via the large wooden wheel causes a constant rise of water inside the screw. This causes the water to flow from the low pond to the top.