On the Connection of the Physical SciencesHarper & Bros., 1862 - 460 pages |
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... Phenomena exhibited by the passage of Polarized Light through Mica and Sulphate of Lime - The Colored Images produced by Polarized Light passing through Crystals having one and two Optic Axes - Circular Polarization - Elliptical ...
... Phenomena exhibited by the passage of Polarized Light through Mica and Sulphate of Lime - The Colored Images produced by Polarized Light passing through Crystals having one and two Optic Axes - Circular Polarization - Elliptical ...
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... Phenomena - Origin of the Mariner's Compass - Natural Magnets - Artificial Magnets - Polarity -Induction - Intensity - Hypothesis of two Magnetic Fluids - Distribu- tion of the Magnetic Fluid - Analogy between Magnetism and Elec ...
... Phenomena - Origin of the Mariner's Compass - Natural Magnets - Artificial Magnets - Polarity -Induction - Intensity - Hypothesis of two Magnetic Fluids - Distribu- tion of the Magnetic Fluid - Analogy between Magnetism and Elec ...
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... every mo- tion in the solar system has been so completely explained , that the laws of any astronomical phenomena that may hereafter occur , are already determined . SECTION I. Attraction of a Sphere - Form of Celestial INTRODUCTION .
... every mo- tion in the solar system has been so completely explained , that the laws of any astronomical phenomena that may hereafter occur , are already determined . SECTION I. Attraction of a Sphere - Form of Celestial INTRODUCTION .
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... phenomena , the uniformity of its velocity shows that the density of the fluid throughout the whole extent of the solar system must he proportional to its elasticity ( N. 99 ) . Among the fortunate conjectures which have been con ...
... phenomena , the uniformity of its velocity shows that the density of the fluid throughout the whole extent of the solar system must he proportional to its elasticity ( N. 99 ) . Among the fortunate conjectures which have been con ...
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Mary Somerville. ar phenomenon of being retrograde , or from east to west ; while all the planets and the other satellites re- volve in the contrary direction . Sir John Herschel could aot perceive the smallest indication of a ring ...
Mary Somerville. ar phenomenon of being retrograde , or from east to west ; while all the planets and the other satellites re- volve in the contrary direction . Sir John Herschel could aot perceive the smallest indication of a ring ...
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