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A geophysical experiment to check Newton’s inverse square law is described. As a consequence, the value of the constant G at a 50 m effective distance is obtained. A project to measure G at a 1 m distance using a method different from those normally employed is also presented.
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Focardi, S. (2002). The Newton’s Gravitational Law. In: Cianci, R., Collina, R., Francaviglia, M., Fré, P. (eds) Recent Developments in General Relativity, Genoa 2000. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2101-3_35
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