Rules for the attraction of hills on plumb-lines, 1770
Scope and Contents
'Mr Cavendish's Rules for computing the attraction of mountains on plumb-lines: also part of a copy of a letter on the same subject given to Dr Franklin in order for his correspondent in America to give information of any mountains or valleys that may be found proper for making the experiment.' There are sketches and equations illustrating the hypothesis.
Dates
- Creation: 1770
Creator
- From the Series: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A2/412
Finding aid date
2005-11-07 09:26:02+00:00
Subject
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