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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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Astronomy--History.
Mechanics.
Astronomy--Philosophy.
Philosophy and science.
Gravity--Measurement.
Huygens, Christiaan, 1629-1695.
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