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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

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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.
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