The centre of gravity of any cone is [the point which divides its axis so that] the portion [adjacent to the vertex is] triple [of the portion adjace… - Archimedes

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The centre of gravity of any cone is [the point which divides its axis so that] the portion [adjacent to the vertex is] triple [of the portion adjacent to the base].

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About Archimedes

Archimedes of Syracuse (c. 287 BC – c. 212 BC) was a Greek mathematician, philosopher, scientist and engineer.

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Native Name: Ἀρχιμήδης ὁ Συρακόσιος
Alternative Names: Archimedes of Syracuse
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