Philosophy 167: Class 12 - Part 10 - The Moon Test: Concluding that the Moon Isn't Influenced by Terrestrial Gravity.
Smith, George E. (George Edwin), 1938-
2014-11-25
Description
Synopsis: Introduces the Moon Test and discusses Newton's calculations for the force of gravity.
Opening line: "Now Newton does something rather striking with it. The term has come to be known, and you'll hear it all the rest of this course and next semester, the Moon Test."