| RefNo | MS/130/1 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Notebook containing 'An account of the experiments relating to the resistance of the air...', by Benjamin Robins |
| Creator | Robins, Benjamin |
| Date | 1747-1750 |
| Description | Fair copy of the paper 'An account of the experiments relating to the resistance of air exhibited at different times before the Royal Society in the year 1746', by Benjamin Robins, with some amendments and corrections.. The notebook is headed: 'Acct of Experiments at the Charter House &c.' The paper commences: 'In the latter end of the last Summer I delivered in two papers to the Society on the resistance of the air...'. With calculations and notes in the front and end blank pages.
Read before the Royal Society on 4 June 1747. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 92p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Paper, sewn, blue paper covers. |
| Dimensions | 178x150mm. |
| Notes | In MS Box Small |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Copyright | The Royal Society |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2673 | Robins; Benjamin (1707 - 1751); engineer | 1707 - 1751 |