Record

RefNoCLP/6/12
LevelFile
TitlePaper, regarding the difference in the weight of liquids by [Balthasar de] Monconis [Monconys]
Date10 June 1663
DescriptionPaper to measure the difference of the weight of liquids and liquors, as described by a French visitor, Balthasar de Monconys (1611-1675), who attended the meeting of the Royal Society on 10 June 1663. Monconys's paper was ordered to be registered. Includes one figure of the experimental setup. English translation found at CLP/6/12a.

An account of his visit to the Royal Society was published in Monconys's Relation d’un Voyage en Angelterre (1664).

Subject: Physics
LanguageFrench
English
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
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AccessStatusOpen
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RBO/2ii/157
RBC/2/041
MS/776/426
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CLP/6/12/1
CLP/6/12/2
CLP/6/12a
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