Archimedes and Solar Power

SOURCE npr.org
A 13-year-old boy tests whether Archimedes could have destroyed enemy ships by redirecting sunlight for a school science fair project.

Key Points

  • Brenden Sener, 13, tested the theory for a school science fair project
  • Scientists have debated the feasibility of Archimedes using mirrors to focus sunlight on enemy ships

Pros

  • Encourages scientific exploration and experimentation in young students
  • Sheds light on historical debates and possibilities

Cons

  • Unlikely to have practical application in modern warfare