Archimedes and the Hydrostatic Balance

Authors

  • Nasser Meneghetti Lanza Escola Mestre Santa Bárbara, Bento Gonçalves
  • Leomar De Bortoli Escola Mestre Santa Bárbara, Bento Gonçalves

Abstract

The objective of this report is to discuss how Archimedes would have solved the problem of Hieron king's crown, addressing the solution mentioned by Galileo, proposing a discussion on the subject and seeking a resolution not only watertight . It is also proposed to show an educational alternative, which is a practical activity carried out with students of the Polytechnic School and regular, looking for a conceptual and historical linkage of science. Describes the critical line of Galileo, translated quotes of authors, lists a series of opposition elements to the story told in textbooks and present a proposal for qualitative analysis with concept maps, in search subsumers and evaluation of results after application of an activity using the hydrostatic balance.

 

http://dx.doi.org/10.18226/23185279.v3iss3p77

Published

2016-02-21

How to Cite

Lanza, N. M., & De Bortoli, L. (2016). Archimedes and the Hydrostatic Balance. Scientia Cum Industria, 3(3), 77–80. Retrieved from https://sou.ucs.br/etc/revistas/index.php/scientiacumindustria/article/view/4101

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Section

Science, Education and Engineering