Newton's Theory of Gravitation Tested by Earth's Density
Isaac Newton used the measurement of the Earth to test his theory of universal gravitation. He made two simplifying assumptions: that the Earth is of homogeneous density and behaves like a fluid. This approach served as a validation of his universal gravitation theory.
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“Pour Newton, c'est un moyen de vérifier, de tester sa théorie de la gravitation universelle. Si on mesure la Terre comme il l'a prédit en faisant son calcul dans sa chambre, alors c'est une validation de sa gravitation universelle et de tout l'ensemble conceptuel qu'il avait mis en place.”
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