On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon SECTION XIX . Constitution of Light according to Sir Isaac Newton - - - .. 153 Absorption of Light Dispersion of Accidental - - Colours of Bodies ...
... Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon SECTION XIX . Constitution of Light according to Sir Isaac Newton - - - .. 153 Absorption of Light Dispersion of Accidental - - Colours of Bodies ...
Page xiii
... Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere — Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon - SECTION XIX . Constitution of Light according to Sir Isaac Newton - - 153 Absorption of Light Colours of Bodies- Constitution of Light according to ...
... Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere — Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon - SECTION XIX . Constitution of Light according to Sir Isaac Newton - - 153 Absorption of Light Colours of Bodies- Constitution of Light according to ...
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... absorbed by the atmosphere . Instances are recorded where this feeble light has been entirely absorbed , so that the moon has altogether disappeared in her eclipses . The sun is eclipsed when the moon intercepts his rays ( N. 115 ) ...
... absorbed by the atmosphere . Instances are recorded where this feeble light has been entirely absorbed , so that the moon has altogether disappeared in her eclipses . The sun is eclipsed when the moon intercepts his rays ( N. 115 ) ...
Page 115
Mary Somerville. in the mercury of the barometer when rising . The absorption of moisture by sponges , sugar , salt , & c . , are familiar examples of capillary attraction . Indeed the pores of sugar are so minute , that there seems to ...
Mary Somerville. in the mercury of the barometer when rising . The absorption of moisture by sponges , sugar , salt , & c . , are familiar examples of capillary attraction . Indeed the pores of sugar are so minute , that there seems to ...
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... absorbed heat set free by the condensation of the aqueous vapour . In the latitude of Kew the cloud region begins at altitudes varying between 2000 and 6500 feet , according to the state of the weather . Were it not for the effects of ...
... absorbed heat set free by the condensation of the aqueous vapour . In the latitude of Kew the cloud region begins at altitudes varying between 2000 and 6500 feet , according to the state of the weather . Were it not for the effects of ...
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