2006-07-31 13:04:53 · 14 answers · asked by PETER G 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
I remember saying Eureka on a number of occasions as well. :-)
A bit more seriously, Archimedes uttered this then he realised that solids in water displace the same volume of water as the solid itself. Knowing the volume and being already able to weigh things, density could be calculated, which made it possible to discern precious metals from counterfeits. Rumour has it that is had been bathing and in the excitement of this discovery went running through the streets, but having forgotten that he was not wearing clothes!
Since it's simply a Greek word, he probably didn't coin the word, but this it probably the most famous utterance of it.
2006-07-31 16:29:20 · answer #1 · answered by Ѕємι~Мαđ ŠçїєŋŧιѕТ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a Eureka, CA and when the first railroad came around the bend facing a big flat area they all cried, Eureka, we've found it! So the story goes. But the first was Archemides, who ran down the street naked crying out, Eureka, I've found it!
2006-07-31 20:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by Sunnidaze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Archimedes
2006-07-31 20:08:05 · answer #3 · answered by quikboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eureka means the foods done and perfect
2006-07-31 20:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by pally-pooh_09:] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who said eureka?? ...um... isnt there a place called eureka in california?
2006-07-31 20:07:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Archimedes when he entered the bathtub and saw the water displaced by his body.
2006-07-31 20:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by eugene65ca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eienstien
2006-07-31 20:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by Crystal Shepard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Archimedes...
2006-07-31 20:07:55 · answer #8 · answered by the_memory_of_ashes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Archimedes when he discovered the theory of displacement.
2006-07-31 20:06:54 · answer #9 · answered by MEL T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some guy from Manchester who when his wife took off her shoes held his nose and said "Eeh chuck you reek eh?" - i think his name was Archie Meedies
2006-07-31 20:14:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋