Apparatus for studying the fall of bodies along the chords of a circle

English description:

Apparatus for studying the fall of bodies along the chords of a cirkel

Danish Instrument Inventory text:

Fall apparatus. To show that a body requires the same time to fall along a vertical diameter and along a chord ending at the foot of the circle. Mahogany circle Dia1200, cross section 73x22. Brass mechanism for simultaneous release of 2 steel balls from the top of the circle and the top end of the chord. 3 mahogany feet with levelling screws. Plumb bob.Not signedc1800 (g)

• Category: Mechanics
• Hauch number: A59
• Inventory number: 3230
• Danish Instrument Inventory number: 1545

• Hauch references:
• Begynd.grund: §104
• Cabinet 1: Bd.1 p.48 pl 7 fig 2

• Literature:
• Nollet, J. A.: 2,06416
• Sigaud de Lafond : 1,0902
• Cataloque of Mechanical Instruments, Museo di Storia della Scienza, Firenze: 2,041