Archimedes
A. worked on the geometry of cylinders and spheres and the value of pi.
B. observed gravity through water displacement.
C. determined the value of karma, in its role as a constant in mathematics.
D. affected global location through the use of levers.
E. discovered the moon's impact upon the tides.
Answer: A
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