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... measure the constant G. The first involves estimating the mass of the Earth and separately determining the radius of the Earth and the acceleration of an object falling toward the Earth because of gravity at its surface . Attempts to ...
... measure the constant G. The first involves estimating the mass of the Earth and separately determining the radius of the Earth and the acceleration of an object falling toward the Earth because of gravity at its surface . Attempts to ...
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... measure of this energy . If a par- ticle is stopped within the scintillator , the electric pulse from the photomultiplier is a direct measure of its ener- gy . If a particle penetrates through a slab of scintillation material , its ...
... measure of this energy . If a par- ticle is stopped within the scintillator , the electric pulse from the photomultiplier is a direct measure of its ener- gy . If a particle penetrates through a slab of scintillation material , its ...
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... measure length 1 statute mile ( mi ) 1 nautical mile ( n mi ) 1 furlong 5,280 ft = 1,760 yd = 320 rods = 8 furlongs ... measure ( US ) 1 barrel , oil 1 gallon ( gal ) 1 quart ( qt ) 1 pint ( pt ) 1 gill ( gi ) 1 fluid ounce ( fl oz ) dry ...
... measure length 1 statute mile ( mi ) 1 nautical mile ( n mi ) 1 furlong 5,280 ft = 1,760 yd = 320 rods = 8 furlongs ... measure ( US ) 1 barrel , oil 1 gallon ( gal ) 1 quart ( qt ) 1 pint ( pt ) 1 gill ( gi ) 1 fluid ounce ( fl oz ) dry ...
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