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The Torsion Balance: How Cavendish Weighed the Earth in 1797 - Factfun
Nov 26, 2025 - In 1797, Henry Cavendish used two small metal spheres and a torsion balance to measure Earth's density with astonishing accuracy. Discover the experiment.
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