Solution:Archimedes is known for his formulation of a hydrostatic principle (known as Archimedes' principle) and a device for raising water, still used, known as the Archimedes screw. Galileo Galilei is famous for his telescopic discoveries. Thomas Edison is famous for the inventions such as the incandescent light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera, as well as improving the telegraph and telephone.