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Archimedes a scientist, mathematician, and inventor, is best known in the field of mathematics for

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Explanation: Archimedes is especially important for his discovery of the relation between the surface and volume of a sphere and its circumscribing cylinder. He is known for his formulation of a hydrostatic principle (known as Archimedes' principle) and a device for raising water, still used, known as the Archimedes screw.

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