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Paper, 'Exercitatio sine specimen de caussa gravitatis cui adiecta sunt nonnulla de originibus rerum' [Theoretical study of the cause of gravity and the origin of things] by unknown author

Reference number: CLP/4i/77

Date: 1727

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The author shares a treatise on the causes of gravity, seeking opinions from the Royal Society. Includes one page of figures relating to gravity, sound and optics. Marked on back as 'Copied June 15 1727'.

Subject: Physics / Mechanics

Reference number
CLP/4i/77
Earliest possible date
1727
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
25 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, 'Exercitatio sine specimen de caussa gravitatis cui adiecta sunt nonnulla de originibus rerum' [Theoretical study of the cause of gravity and the origin of things] by unknown author, 1727, CLP/4i/77, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_4i_77/paper-exercitatio-sine-specimen-de-caussa-gravitatis-cui-adiecta-sunt-nonnulla-de-originibus-rerum-theoretical-study-of-the-cause-of-gravity-and-the-origin-of-things-by-unknown-author, accessed on 13 July 2025

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