How did Torricelli's experiments advance physics?
My approach was fundamentally experimental. I believed that nature reveals its secrets through careful observation and precise measurement, guided by reason. By devising experiments, such as those with mercury to measure the pressure of the atmosphere, I sought to move beyond mere speculation. This empirical grounding, coupled with mathematical analysis, allowed for the formulation of principles that could be verified and built upon, laying a foundation for more rigorous scientific investigation.
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