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Michelson-Morley experiment (view source)
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, 13:16, September 2, 2008Wolfram has a much better explanation
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The '''Michelson-Morley experiment''' was as important to physics as was [[Semmelweis]] and [[Pasteur]]'s research into the [[germ theory of disease]].
The '''Michelson-Morley experiment''' was as important to physics as was [[Semmelweis]] and [[Pasteur]]'s research into the [[germ theory of disease]].
Performed in 1887 by Albert Michelson and Edward Morley, the experiment attempted to measure the motion of the earth through the [[aether]] and failed to do so. This unexpected failure lead to the [[Theory of relativity]].
Performed in 1887 by Albert Michelson and Edward Morley, the experiment attempted to measure the motion of the earth through the [[aether]] and failed to do so. This unexpected failure lead to the [[Theory of relativity]].