On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page ix
... Forces - Tangential Force 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 ...
... Forces - Tangential Force 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 ...
Page xiv
... Force of Expansion - Steam- Work performed by Heat- Conservation of Force Mechanical Power in the Tides Power of Light - Analogy between Light , Heat , and Sound - SECTION XXVIII . Common or Static Electricity , or Electricity of ...
... Force of Expansion - Steam- Work performed by Heat- Conservation of Force Mechanical Power in the Tides Power of Light - Analogy between Light , Heat , and Sound - SECTION XXVIII . Common or Static Electricity , or Electricity of ...
Page xv
... Force and the Permanency of Matter Primary Laws of Nature Definition of Gravity not according to that Law Gravity only the Residual Force of a Universal Power the Ethereal Medium --- SECTION XXXV . 1 - ― - Magnetism of 335 Ethereal ...
... Force and the Permanency of Matter Primary Laws of Nature Definition of Gravity not according to that Law Gravity only the Residual Force of a Universal Power the Ethereal Medium --- SECTION XXXV . 1 - ― - Magnetism of 335 Ethereal ...
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... force ( N. 18 ) arising from the velocity with which she moves in her orbit . The moon is thus retained in her orbit by a force having the same origin , and regulated by the same law , with that which causes a stone to fall at the ...
... force ( N. 18 ) arising from the velocity with which she moves in her orbit . The moon is thus retained in her orbit by a force having the same origin , and regulated by the same law , with that which causes a stone to fall at the ...
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... force arising from the velocity of rota- tion ( N. 30 ) ; for the centrifugal force diminishes the gravity of the particles at the equator , and equilibrium can only exist where these two forces are balanced by an increase of gravity ...
... force arising from the velocity of rota- tion ( N. 30 ) ; for the centrifugal force diminishes the gravity of the particles at the equator , and equilibrium can only exist where these two forces are balanced by an increase of gravity ...
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