The mathematical (and other) thoughts of a (now retired) math teacher,
What is the function of the æolipyle? From the picture, it just looks like it spins.
Vid, It seemed to be a toy, or just a physics demonstration. If he had invented a piston, steam engines might have come much earlier.Thanks for the comment to make that more clear.
What is the function of the æolipyle? From the picture, it just looks like it spins.
ReplyDeleteVid, It seemed to be a toy, or just a physics demonstration. If he had invented a piston, steam engines might have come much earlier.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment to make that more clear.