On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page vii
... proved most useful and available under other circumstances . From the same 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 ...
... proved most useful and available under other circumstances . From the same 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 ...
Page xv
... Proved to be Closed Curves - Analogy and Identity of Electricity and Magnetism - Terrestrial Magnetism Mean Values of the Three Magnetic Elements - Their Variations in Double Progression proved to consist of Two Superposed Variations ...
... Proved to be Closed Curves - Analogy and Identity of Electricity and Magnetism - Terrestrial Magnetism Mean Values of the Three Magnetic Elements - Their Variations in Double Progression proved to consist of Two Superposed Variations ...
Page 3
... proved that the force which occasions the fall of bodies at the earth's surface is identical with that which retains the moon in her orbit ; and he concluded , that , as the moon is kept in her orbit by the attraction of the earth , so ...
... proved that the force which occasions the fall of bodies at the earth's surface is identical with that which retains the moon in her orbit ; and he concluded , that , as the moon is kept in her orbit by the attraction of the earth , so ...
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... proved by Newton , that a particle of matter ( N. 6 ) placed without the surface of a hollow sphere ( N. 7 ) is attracted by it in the same manner as if the mass of the hollow sphere , or the whole matter it contains , were collected ...
... proved by Newton , that a particle of matter ( N. 6 ) placed without the surface of a hollow sphere ( N. 7 ) is attracted by it in the same manner as if the mass of the hollow sphere , or the whole matter it contains , were collected ...
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... proved , that any variations which do take place are transient , and depend only on the relative positions of the bodies . It is true that , according to theory , the radial disturbing force should permanently alter the dimensions of ...
... proved , that any variations which do take place are transient , and depend only on the relative positions of the bodies . It is true that , according to theory , the radial disturbing force should permanently alter the dimensions of ...
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