• Question: Who is your role model I meant to ask you this in the chat #YOLO

    Asked by joe sco to Neil on 12 Mar 2015.
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      Neil Taylor answered on 12 Mar 2015:

      Hi!

      My role model in engineering is an ancient Greek called Archimedes. One of the things he is famous for is Archimede’s Principle. This states that a submerged object experiences an upwards force that is equal to the weight of the displaced water (the water that the object has shifted out the way). The is called BUOYANCY, and is the reason that objects appear to weigh less under water.

      I have to use the equations behind this principle most days at work – so I’m thankful!

      (I’ve written more about the principle here if you’d like to read more:
      /safetym15-zone/2015/03/08/how-does-the-principles-of-science-and-mathematics-apply-to-your-everyday-tasks/comment-page-1/#comment-65)

      Hope this helps!

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