| Reference number | CLP/1/15 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Paper, regarding a pendulum experiment by [William Brouncker] |
| Date | [1662] |
| Description | An account of a pendulum experiment. proving that the curve of isochronous descent is a cycloid (proved earlier by Huygens by other means), and that the centre of curvature of every point of the cycloid (evolute) is a cycloid. Includes figures and equations in text.
Subject: Mechanics |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | MS/776/147-48 |
| RBC/1/161-62 |
| Related records in the catalogue | CLP/1/15/1 |
| CLP/1/15/2 |
| CLP/1/15/3 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8062 | Huygens; Christiaan (1629 - 1695); natural philosopher | 1629 - 1695 |
| NA3503 | Brouncker; William (c1620 - 1684); 2nd Viscount Brouncker; mathematician | c1620 - 1684 |