Philosophy 167: Class 10 - Part 11 - Converging Theory-Mediated Measurements of Surface Gravity: Using Cycloidal and Conical Pendulums to Confirm Different Principles of Motion.

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

2014-11-04

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  • Synopsis: Describes Huygen using cycloidal and conical pendulums to confirm different principles of motion.

    Opening line: "All right. I said earlier that Huygens had measured, in 1659, measured surface gravity with a constant height conical pendulum."

    Duration: 12:04 minutes.

    Segment: Class 10, Part 11.
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