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Determining A Perpendicular In Ancient Times


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#1 Ian Beardsley

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Posted 6 January 2011 - 06:41

I was thinking how to construct a perpendicular in ancient times. It would really be quite simple. Hang a weight on a string to form the vertical. Balance a rod of equal mass distribution throughout, at midpoint, to determine the horizontal. That is it.



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