On the Connection of the Physical SciencesHarper & Bros., 1862 - 460 pages |
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... depends upon the Primitive Momentum of the Bodies 8 SECTION III . Perturbations , Periodic and Circular - Disturbing Action equivalent to three Partial Forces - Tangential Force the Cause of the Periodic Ine- qualities in Longitude ...
... depends upon the Primitive Momentum of the Bodies 8 SECTION III . Perturbations , Periodic and Circular - Disturbing Action equivalent to three Partial Forces - Tangential Force the Cause of the Periodic Ine- qualities in Longitude ...
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... depends upon the Primitive Momentum of the Bodies . A PLANET moves in its elliptical orbit with a velocity varying every instant , in consequence of two forces , one tending to the center of the sun , and the other in the direction of a ...
... depends upon the Primitive Momentum of the Bodies . A PLANET moves in its elliptical orbit with a velocity varying every instant , in consequence of two forces , one tending to the center of the sun , and the other in the direction of a ...
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... depends upon seven quantities , called the elements of the orbit ( N. 57 ) . These are , the length of the major axis , and the eccentricity , which determine the form of the orbit . the longitude of the planet when at its least ...
... depends upon seven quantities , called the elements of the orbit ( N. 57 ) . These are , the length of the major axis , and the eccentricity , which determine the form of the orbit . the longitude of the planet when at its least ...
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... their simultaneous and joint effect . On account of the reciprocal action of matter , the stability of the system depends upon the intensity of the . primitive momentum ( N. 59 ) of the planets SECT . II . 11 PROBLEM OF THE THREE BODIES .
... their simultaneous and joint effect . On account of the reciprocal action of matter , the stability of the system depends upon the intensity of the . primitive momentum ( N. 59 ) of the planets SECT . II . 11 PROBLEM OF THE THREE BODIES .
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... depends upon the velocity with which they were first propelled in space . Had that velocity been such as to make the planets move in orbits of unstable equilibrium ( N. 60 ) , their mutual attractions might have changed them into ...
... depends upon the velocity with which they were first propelled in space . Had that velocity been such as to make the planets move in orbits of unstable equilibrium ( N. 60 ) , their mutual attractions might have changed them into ...
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