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    Which scientist first estimated the weight of the Earth?

    Question #31886. Asked by sheetu. (Apr 18 03 6:29 PM)


    mk2norwich

    I have found the following article which names a Mr. Henry Cavendish.
    It's too complicated to explain here, so I'll let you follow the link:

    http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/52367.html

    Apr 18 03, 6:35 PM


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