Philosophy 167: Class 12 - Part 12 - Motion Along a Cycloid: Newton on the Isochronism, and the Law, of Cycloidal Pendulums.

Smith, George E. (George Edwin), 1938-

2014-11-25

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  • Synopsis: Reviews Newton's work on motion long a cycloid; mentions Christopher Wren's work on the rectification problem for the cycloid; continues with Newton's work on vibrations.

    Opening line: "This is a letter from Newton to Oldenburg after he received the complimentary copy of Horologium Oscillatorium. "

    Duration: 8:00 minutes.

    Segment: Class 12, Part 12.
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