Equal weights at equal distances are in equilibrium, and equal weights at unequal distances are not in equilibrium, but incline towards the weight which is at the greater distance.
— Archimedes Ancient

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From 'On the Equilibrium of Planes', laying out principles of levers.

Date / Period

c. 250 BCE

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https://www.gutenberg.org/files/42079/42079-h/42079-h.htm

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