Archimedes Was Asked by the King to Determine Whether the Goldsmith

question 293

Multiple Choice

Archimedes was asked by the king to determine whether the goldsmith in making his crown had cheated the king by substituting cheaper metals.To solve this problem, Archimedes began by asking himself, "How can I tell what metals have been used in the crown without damaging it?" At this point, Archimedes is in which stage of creative thought?

• A) verification
• B) preparation
• C) orientation
• D) incubation

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Definitions:

Confucius

An ancient Chinese philosopher and educator whose teachings, focused on morality, family loyalty, and respect for elders, have had a lasting impact on East Asian thought and culture.