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Which among these is required in the experiment to measure Gravitational Constant?

A
2 big spheres
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B
2 small spheres
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C
a rod
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D
physical balance
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Solution

The correct options are
A 2 big spheres
B a rod
C 2 small spheres
Gravitational constant is experimentally determined by the Cavendish experiment. It uses a torsional balance, 2 big spheres, 2 small spheres and a rod. The faint attraction between balls placed alongside the beam is detectable by the deflection it causes. It uses the concept of Force-Torque equilibrium.

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