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Book VIII of the Mathematical Collection

Ancient treatise on mechanics and centers of gravity, incorporating Heron’s work on simple machines; preserves Archimedes’ legendary claim about moving the Earth with a lever.

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“Give me a place to stand [and a lever long enough], and I will move the Earth.”

Archimedes

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Title: Book VIII of the Mathematical Collection

Author: Pappus of Alexandria

Type: Book

Publisher: n/a

Publication time: 320 AD

Publication place: n/a


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