On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page vii
... cause I may not have explained certain subjects with all the clearness I might otherwise have done . Perhaps it may be considered that I have adopted certain views and new principles before they had been sufficiently established : if so ...
... cause I may not have explained certain subjects with all the clearness I might otherwise have done . Perhaps it may be considered that I have adopted certain views and new principles before they had been sufficiently established : if so ...
Page ix
... cause of the Periodic In- equalities in Longitude , and Secular Inequalities in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its own Plane - Radial Force the cause of Variations in the Planet's Distance from the Sun- It combines with the ...
... cause of the Periodic In- equalities in Longitude , and Secular Inequalities in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its own Plane - Radial Force the cause of Variations in the Planet's Distance from the Sun- It combines with the ...
Page xi
... Causes - Three principal Axes of Rotation- Position of the Axis of Rotation on the Surface of the Earth invariable - Ocean not sufficient to restore the Equilibrium of the Earth if deranged · Its Density and mean Depth - Internal ...
... Causes - Three principal Axes of Rotation- Position of the Axis of Rotation on the Surface of the Earth invariable - Ocean not sufficient to restore the Equilibrium of the Earth if deranged · Its Density and mean Depth - Internal ...
Page xiii
... Causes of the Obstruction of Sound - Law of its Intensity - Reflection of Sound · Echoes · Thunder Refraction of Sound - Interference of Sounds - -- - - 129 SECTION XVII . Vibration of Musical Strings - Harmonic Sounds - Nodes ...
... Causes of the Obstruction of Sound - Law of its Intensity - Reflection of Sound · Echoes · Thunder Refraction of Sound - Interference of Sounds - -- - - 129 SECTION XVII . Vibration of Musical Strings - Harmonic Sounds - Nodes ...
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... throughout the wide extent of creation , and is the cause of the disturbances , as well as of the order of nature ; since every tremor it excites in any one planet B is immediately transmitted to the farthest limits of the system.
... throughout the wide extent of creation , and is the cause of the disturbances , as well as of the order of nature ; since every tremor it excites in any one planet B is immediately transmitted to the farthest limits of the system.
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