Question

Who was the Hellenistic (Greek) mathematician who invented the compound pulley and is known for his work with the laws governing simple machines?
A.Pythagoras

B.Euclid

C. Achimedes

D. Hippocrates

Answer 1

The Hellenistic or Greek mathematician who invented the compound pulley and is known for his work with the laws governing simple machines is Archimedes. He was a physicist, inventor and an astronomer. He was one of the leading scientists in classical antiquity.

The answer would be letter C.