In 1705, Francis Hauksbee was Isaac Newton’s lab assistant
while Newton was president of the Royal Society.
For this experiment, Hauksbee used the glass globe of his modified version
of Otto von Guericke’s electrostatic generator.
Most discoveries require curiosity, intelligence, and the availability of equipment and materials.
In 1705, Francis Hauksbee was Isaac Newton’s lab assistant while Newton was president of the Royal Society. For this experiment, Hauksbee used the glass globe of his modified version of Otto von Guericke’s electrostatic generator. Most discoveries require curiosity, intelligence, and the availability of equipment and materials.
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