Attraction Quote by Francis Bacon
“We must see whether the same clock with weights will go faster at the top of a mountain or at the bottom of a mine; it is probable, if the pull of the weights decreases on the mountain and increases in the mine, that the earth has real attraction.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Novum Organum, 1620
The experiment tests whether gravity varies with altitude, suggesting Earth’s attraction is real.
In simple terms: Testing gravity at different heights.
Key Takeaway
Measure weight changes with elevation.
Themes
science
gravity
experimentation
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mountain experiments
- mine experiments
- physics labs
- educational demonstrations
Key Concepts
Newtonian physics
gravitational variation
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you isolate altitude effects?
- What other factors could influence weight?
A Different Perspective
Local variations in density may affect results, not just altitude.
