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​Who described Archimedes' method of finding the specific gravity of substances using a balance in the treatise ‘The Little Balance’?​
Question

​Who described Archimedes' method of finding the specific gravity of substances using a balance in the treatise ‘The Little Balance’?​

A.

​Galileo Galilei ​

B.

​Michael Faraday​

C.

​Daniel Bernoulli​

D.

​Albert Einstein​

Correct option is A

Correct Answer:(A) Galileo Galilei

Explanation:
  • Galileo Galilei is credited with describing Archimedes' method of finding the specific gravity of substances using a balance in his treatise titled "The Little Balance".
  • In this work, Galileo explains how to use a balance to measure the buoyancy of substances, which is directly related to determining their specific gravity.
  • This method involves comparing the weight of an object in air with its weight when submerged in water, a technique first developed by Archimedes.
Why the other options are incorrect:
  • Michael Faraday: Michael Faraday was a pioneering scientist known for his work in electromagnetism and electrochemistry, not for describing Archimedes' method.
  • Daniel Bernoulli: Daniel Bernoulli was known for his contributions to fluid mechanics and the Bernoulli principle, not for the study of specific gravity or Archimedes' method.
  • Albert Einstein: Albert Einstein is best known for his theories of relativity and contributions to physics, but not for the specific study of Archimedes' method.

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