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Quiz Oct 20th

Humanism & Hydraulics

Compare/contrast the class systems of Genoa, Venice and Florence.

Discuss the musings of Michal de Montaigne, Erasmus versus the Roman Catholic Church.

How could you measure the % efficiency of your siege engine?

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Draw a hydraulic jack with a mechanical advantage > 1

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Question 1

  • All had republics in their history.
  • All gained wealth/power via trade.
  • Medici controlled Florence for 300 years.
  • Genoa & Venice had strong navies
  • Aristocracies replaced by merchant class in Florence. Lesser extent in Venice and Genoa.
  • All supported artists via patrons - in Venice via organizations.

Question 2

  • The humanists believe morality, civic action, self worth, potential and welfare were important.
  • This life is important too.
  • Church - afterlife more important. Misdeeds in this life could be negate(buying salvation). Questioning not supported.
  • Independent thought versus dogma
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Question 3

  • Output Work/Input Work ideal versus Output Work/Input Work in reality. The difference is the energy lost to heat and friction.
  • Work = force x distance.
  • Work = force x distance.
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Question 4

  • Sketch a small piston driving a larger piston.
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