Which mathematical concept did Archimedes anticipate?
Calculus
Algebra
Trigonometry
Probability
Answer
Archimedes anticipated modern calculus and analysis by applying the concept of the infinitely small and the method of exhaustion to derive and rigorously prove a range of geometrical theorems. His work laid the foundation for future mathematicians to develop the field of calculus.
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