Title

An experiment that demonstrates the centre of gravity

Caption

Engraving depicting an experiment that demonstrates the centre of gravity. Lifting a full bottle of water with a single straw. The centre of gravity is displaced and brought under the point of suspension. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_053

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60.0Mb (7.0Mb) / 12.6in x 18.5in / 3777 x 5552 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Demonstration Demonstrated Centre of Gravity Gravity Experiment Experimental Experiments Suspension Bottle Water Straw Displaced Displace Support Physics History of Physics Science History of Science Scientific 19th Century