Physics · The universal law of gravitation
Gravitational constant is experimentally measured using a
Gravitational constant is experimentally measured using a
- A. physical balance
- B. torsional balance
- C. beam balance
- D. gyrometer
Step-by-step solution
The gravitational constant G was first measured by Henry Cavendish using a torsion balance, which measures the tiny gravitational force between lead spheres via the twisting of a fiber.
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