On the Connection of the Physical SciencesHarper & Bros., 1862 - 460 pages |
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... Variations in the Planet's Distance from the Sun - It combines with the Tangential Force to produce the Secular Variations in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its own Plane - Perpendicular Force the Cause of Periodic Per ...
... Variations in the Planet's Distance from the Sun - It combines with the Tangential Force to produce the Secular Variations in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its own Plane - Perpendicular Force the Cause of Periodic Per ...
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... Variation - Annual Equation - Direct and Indirect Action of Planets - The Moon's Action on the Earth disturbs her own Motion- Eccentricity and Inclination of Lunar Orbit Invariable - Acceleration- Secular Variation in Nodes and Perigee ...
... Variation - Annual Equation - Direct and Indirect Action of Planets - The Moon's Action on the Earth disturbs her own Motion- Eccentricity and Inclination of Lunar Orbit Invariable - Acceleration- Secular Variation in Nodes and Perigee ...
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... Variations - Oscil- lations - Trade Winds - Monsoons - Rotation of Winds - Laws of Hur- ricanes - Water - Spouts 111 SECTION XVI . - Bound - Propagation of Sound illustrated by a Field of Standing Corn- Nature of Waves - Propagation of ...
... Variations - Oscil- lations - Trade Winds - Monsoons - Rotation of Winds - Laws of Hur- ricanes - Water - Spouts 111 SECTION XVI . - Bound - Propagation of Sound illustrated by a Field of Standing Corn- Nature of Waves - Propagation of ...
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... Variation -The Dip - The Magnetic Equator - Magnetic Intensity - Secular , peri- odic , and transitory Variations in the Magnetic Phenomena - Origin of the Mariner's Compass - Natural Magnets - Artificial Magnets - Polarity -Induction ...
... Variation -The Dip - The Magnetic Equator - Magnetic Intensity - Secular , peri- odic , and transitory Variations in the Magnetic Phenomena - Origin of the Mariner's Compass - Natural Magnets - Artificial Magnets - Polarity -Induction ...
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... Variations in Terrestrial Magnetism - Electricity of Metallic Veins - Terrestrial Magnetism possibly owing to Rotation- Magnetic Properties of the Celestial Bodies - Identity of the Five Kinds of Electricity - Connection between Light ...
... Variations in Terrestrial Magnetism - Electricity of Metallic Veins - Terrestrial Magnetism possibly owing to Rotation- Magnetic Properties of the Celestial Bodies - Identity of the Five Kinds of Electricity - Connection between Light ...
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