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  1. Henry Cavendish - Wikipedia

    Henry Cavendish (/ ˈkævəndɪʃ / KAV-ən-dish; 10 October 1731 – 24 February 1810) was an English experimental and theoretical chemist and physicist. He is noted for his discovery of hydrogen, which …

  2. Henry Cavendish | Biography, Facts, & Experiments | Britannica

    Henry Cavendish, natural philosopher, the greatest English chemist and physicist of his age. He was distinguished for his research into the composition of air, the properties of gases, and the density …

  3. Henry Cavendish - Biography, Facts and Pictures

    As is now known, he had observed the noble gases of the atmosphere. In addition to his achievements in chemistry, Cavendish is also known for the Cavendish experiment, the first to measure the force of …

  4. Henry Cavendish - New World Encyclopedia

    Henry Cavendish (October 10, 1731 - February 24, 1810) was a British scientist best known for being the first to measure the average density of the earth using the gravitational theories of Isaac Newton.

  5. Henry Cavendish: the man who weighed the world - Chatsworth House

    Oct 25, 2024 · Henry Cavendish (1731-1810) was a natural philosopher and the grandson of the 2nd Duke of Devonshire. His many achievements include the discovery of hydrogen, ascertaining that …

  6. The Strange Experiments of Henry Cavendish - JSTOR Daily

    Oct 11, 2024 · Cavendish was an idiosyncratic scientist who conducted fascinating experiments, such as “weighing” the Earth and splitting water into its constituent elements.

  7. Henry Cavendish - Physics Book

    Dec 3, 2015 · Cavendish was a physicist and a chemist who determined the value of the universal constant of gravitation, created great impact on electrical studies, and discovered hydrogen and the …

  8. Henry Cavendish Biography - life, history, son, information, born, time

    The English physicist and chemist Henry Cavendish determined the value of the universal constant of gravitation, made noteworthy electrical studies, and is credited with the discovery of hydrogen and …

  9. Cavendish, Henry (1731-1810) -- from Eric Weisstein's World of ...

    Cavendish, Henry (1731-1810) English chemist and physicist who was shy and absent-minded. He was terrified of women, and communicated with his female servants by notes. He performed numerous …

  10. Henry Cavendish - Scientific Lib

    In addition to his achievements in chemistry, Henry Cavendish is also known for the Cavendish experiment, the first to measure the force of gravity between masses in a laboratory and to produce …