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⚖️ Cavendish Torsion Balance: Measuring G (2D)

2D top view of the Cavendish experiment: source masses twist a torsion balance by micro-radians, a laser spot shows it, and G is recovered from the settled deflection. Four-pair torque, RK4 dynamics and three checks.

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2D top view of the Cavendish experiment: source masses twist a torsion balance by micro-radians, a laser spot shows it, and G is recovered from the settled deflection. Four-pair torque, RK4 dynamics and three checks.

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