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Archimedes screw demonstration model

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This is an Archimedes screw. Attributed to Archimedes over 2000 years ago this is a very early water pump. The screw sits in a tube or half pipe and draws the water up when spun.

This model had a stand with half pipe, screw and key, and an additional half pipe to seal the tube.

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