How did Von Jolly get a 6 ton lead sphere to measure G?

Subject: How did Von Jolly get a 6 ton lead sphere to measure G?

Date: Wed Jul 2 01:34:08 2003
Posted by Jeff
Grade level: teacher/prof School: Liberty High School
City: Bedford State/Province: Va Country: USA
Area of science: Science History
ID: 1057127648.Sh

Message:


Von Jolly's experiment, in the mid 1800's, involved a 6 ton lead sphere.  How 
was this made?  Cost?  Other uses originally or afterwards?  Thanks!

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