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written by John Walker
This web page outlines an experiment to measure the effects of gravity for objects on the scale of kilograms. It begins by introducing the principles of gravity and comparing it against other forces. After demonstrating the weakness of the effects of gravity, the author performs an experiment to demonstrate that the effects of gravity are still detectable. The detailed specifications of the experimental setup are given, along with an explanation of the role of each part, so that it can be reproduced anywhere else. The web site provides two video clips that show the execution of the experiment and a conclusion on the observed phenomenon.
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Classical Mechanics
- Gravity
- Lower Undergraduate
- High School
- Upper Undergraduate
- Instructional Material
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© 1997 John Walker
Keywords:
General Relativity, Gravity
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Metadata instance created June 23, 2007 by Enrique Suarez
Record Updated:
November 12, 2021 by Lyle Barbato
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July 8, 1997
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J. Walker, (1997), WWW Document, (http://www.fourmilab.ch/gravitation/foobar/).
AJP/PRST-PER
J. Walker, Bending Spacetime in the Basement (1997), <http://www.fourmilab.ch/gravitation/foobar/>.
APA Format
Walker, J. (1997, July 8). Bending Spacetime in the Basement. Retrieved May 21, 2024, from http://www.fourmilab.ch/gravitation/foobar/
Chicago Format
Walker, John. Bending Spacetime in the Basement. July 8, 1997. http://www.fourmilab.ch/gravitation/foobar/ (accessed 21 May 2024).
MLA Format
Walker, John. Bending Spacetime in the Basement. 1997. 8 July 1997. 21 May 2024 <http://www.fourmilab.ch/gravitation/foobar/>.
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@misc{ Author = "John Walker", Title = {Bending Spacetime in the Basement}, Volume = {2024}, Number = {21 May 2024}, Month = {July 8, 1997}, Year = {1997} }
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