Philosophy 167: Class 10 - Part 4 - Surface Gravity: Two Theory-Mediated Measurements, Via Conical and Cycloidal Pendulums.

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

2014-11-04

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  • Synopsis: Huygens' attempts at measuring the strength of surface gravity.

    Opening line: "As I said, in October of 1659, he got compulsively preoccupied with measuring the strength of surface gravity."

    Duration: 7:30 minutes.

    Segment: Class 10, Part 4.
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