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Experiment to illustrate inertia (engraving)
7163187 Experiment to illustrate inertia (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiment to illustrate inertia. Illustration for Popular Scientific Recreations by Gaston Tissandier (Ward Lock, 1885).); © Look and Learn
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This engraving, titled "Experiment to illustrate inertia" takes us back to the 19th century, a time of great scientific exploration and discovery. Created by an unknown European School artist, this print showcases an experiment designed to demonstrate the concept of inertia. The image depicts a scene from Gaston Tissandier's book "Popular Scientific Recreations" published in 1885. In it, we see various objects suspended from strings attached to a rotating wheel. As the wheel spins rapidly, these objects defy gravity and remain perfectly horizontal due to their inertia. Inertia is beautifully illustrated here as we witness the resistance of these objects against any change in their state of motion. This experiment not only serves as a visual representation but also sparks curiosity about the laws governing our physical world. Rendered in black and white with intricate details, this historic engraving transports us into a bygone era where science was celebrated through artistic expression. It reminds us that knowledge knows no boundaries and that experimentation has always been at the heart of scientific progress. As we admire this piece from Bridgeman Images' private collection, let us appreciate how far we have come since then while acknowledging our debt to those who paved the way for our understanding of the natural world.
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