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Robert Hooke
Developed balance spring and discovered the law of elasticity. -
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Linking History to the Now
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Balance Spring
Invented by Robert Hooke, the Balance Spring is used in watches today and was made to replace the pendulum. -
Elasticity
Discovered by Robert Hooke, the law of Elasticity describes the tendency of solid materials to return to their original shape after being deformed. -
Relevence Today
The balance spring is used in watches and clocks today. Also the law of elasticity stil exists today, and helps scientists make new discoverys.