On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... consequently follows that the sun attracts all the planets and comets inversely as the square of their distances from its centre ; the sun , therefore , is the centre of a force extending indefinitely in space , and including all the ...
... consequently follows that the sun attracts all the planets and comets inversely as the square of their distances from its centre ; the sun , therefore , is the centre of a force extending indefinitely in space , and including all the ...
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... consequently the magnitude of the sun's mass is the principal cause of the stability of the system . There is not in the physical world a more splendid example of the adaptation of means to the accomplish- ment of an end than is ...
... consequently the magnitude of the sun's mass is the principal cause of the stability of the system . There is not in the physical world a more splendid example of the adaptation of means to the accomplish- ment of an end than is ...
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... consequently varies in intensity and direction with every change in the relative posi- tions of the three bodies . Although both the sun and planet are under the influence of the disturbing force , the motion of the disturbed planet is ...
... consequently varies in intensity and direction with every change in the relative posi- tions of the three bodies . Although both the sun and planet are under the influence of the disturbing force , the motion of the disturbed planet is ...
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... consequently diminishes it , in both cases it causes the sun's attraction to deviate from the exact law of gravity , and the whole action of this compound central force on the dis- turbed body is either greater or less than what is ...
... consequently diminishes it , in both cases it causes the sun's attraction to deviate from the exact law of gravity , and the whole action of this compound central force on the dis- turbed body is either greater or less than what is ...
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... and maintained them , notwithstanding the secular inequalities to which they are liable . They extend to the synodic motions ( N. 92 ) of the satellites ; consequently they SECT . IV . PERTURBATIONS OF THE SATELLITES . 29.
... and maintained them , notwithstanding the secular inequalities to which they are liable . They extend to the synodic motions ( N. 92 ) of the satellites ; consequently they SECT . IV . PERTURBATIONS OF THE SATELLITES . 29.
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