What mechanical device did Leonardo da Vinci design to raise water from a lower level?
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Archimedes’ screw
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What mechanical device did Leonardo da Vinci design to raise water from a lower level?
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Archimedes’ screw
What naval device did Leonardo da Vinci design to help a ship move by using rotating paddles?
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Paddle wheel
What early bearing concept did Leonardo da Vinci study to reduce friction between moving parts?
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Ball bearing
What protective descent device did Leonardo da Vinci sketch in his Codex Atlanticus?
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Parachute
What type of armored fighting vehicle did Leonardo da Vinci design in the 1480s?
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Tank
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