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Experiments on Air by Henry Cavendish
Cavendish's 1785 original paper on phlogiston and air. Fascinating reading.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
By the end of this section, you will be able to explain Earth's gravitational force, describe the gravitational effect of the Moon on Earth, discuss weightlessness in space, and understand the Cavendish experiment.
NOAA
Noaa: Free Fall Determination of Newtonian Constant of Gravity
Descriptions of an experiment performed by geologists to determine the Newtonian constant of gravity, or "G". Highly sophisticated reading.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Henry Cavendish (1731 1810)
Short biography of the shy chemist, Henry Cavendish. Some interesting personal information and background. Mentions all of his major work.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Henry Cavendish
Wikipedia offers biographical information on the British scientist Henry Cavendish (1731-1810), credited with having discovered hydrogen, which he described as "inflammable air."
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Phlogiston Theory
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Phlogiston Theory, a discredited 17th century theory hypothesis regarding combustion.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Henry Cavendish
This article summarizes the work and life of Henry Cavendish.
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Technological University: Henry Cavendish
An overview of scientist Henry Cavendish's accomplishments. Discusses his achievements, primarily his work with quantitative measurements.
Other
University of Cambridge: Cavendish Laboratory
The Cavendish Laboratory is the Department of Physics of the University of Cambridge, part of the School of the Physical Sciences. Probably the most famous lab on earth. Endowed by the family of Henry Cavendish.