The Steelyard Balance : Notes from the Oesper Collections, No. 39, July/August 2016
The Steelyard Balance : Notes from the Oesper Collections, No. 39, July/August 2016
Author
Jensen, William B.
Issue Date
2016-08-11
Item Type
Article
Degree Name
Academic Department
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Subject
Archimedes
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Abstract
Description
Issue 39 briefly outlines the history and principles underlying traditional single pan or "steelyard" balances and illustrates their evolution using examples from our museum collections.