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Which measurement did Cavendish's experiment allow scientists to calculate?

  • The gravitational constant

  • The speed of sound

  • The earth's circumference

  • The density of the sun

Answer

Cavendish's experiment allowed scientists to calculate the gravitational constant. This is a fundamental constant of physics that relates the force of gravity between two objects to their masses and the distance between them. The value of the gravitational constant is important because it allows scientists to calculate the strength of the gravitational force between objects of any size, from planets and stars to atoms and subatomic particles.
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