According to Albert Koenig, which device had high production costs among imperial scholars who preferred works on philosophy?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Archimedean Screw
- Step 1: Albert Koenig suggests that the screw was not widely used there as imperial scholars preferred works on philosophy, among other factors such as high production costs for an Archimedean screw and the impracticality of Virtuvius's design. Answer: The Archimedean Screw. Why not the others: "The Waterwheel" used river currents to grind grain or turn vertical axles rather than Archimedes's screw; "The Hydraulic Ram" is a modern cyclic water pump invented by Joseph Montgolfier in 1796; "The Syphon" relies on atmospheric pressure to transport liquid over an obstruction without a screw.
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