On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... whole matter it contains , were collected into one dense particle in its centre . The same is therefore true of a solid sphere , which may be supposed to consist of an infinite number of concentric hollow spheres ( N. 8 ) . This ...
... whole matter it contains , were collected into one dense particle in its centre . The same is therefore true of a solid sphere , which may be supposed to consist of an infinite number of concentric hollow spheres ( N. 8 ) . This ...
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... whole force ( N. 63 ) which disturbs a planet is equivalent to three partial forces . One of these acts on the disturbed planet , in the direction of a tangent to its orbit , and is called the tangential force : it occasions secular ...
... whole force ( N. 63 ) which disturbs a planet is equivalent to three partial forces . One of these acts on the disturbed planet , in the direction of a tangent to its orbit , and is called the tangential force : it occasions secular ...
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... whole action of this compound central force on the dis- turbed body is either greater or less than what is requisite for perfectly elliptical motion . When greater , the curvature of the disturbed planet's path , on leaving its ...
... whole action of this compound central force on the dis- turbed body is either greater or less than what is requisite for perfectly elliptical motion . When greater , the curvature of the disturbed planet's path , on leaving its ...
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... whole system are taken into account , every planet is acted upon , and does itself act , in this manner , on all the others ; and the joint effect keeps the inclinations and excentricities in a state of per- petual variation . It makes ...
... whole system are taken into account , every planet is acted upon , and does itself act , in this manner , on all the others ; and the joint effect keeps the inclinations and excentricities in a state of per- petual variation . It makes ...
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... whole order of nature , to alter the relative positions of the planets , to put an end to the vicissitudes of the seasons , and to bring about collisions which would involve our whole system , now so harmonious , in chaotic confusion ...
... whole order of nature , to alter the relative positions of the planets , to put an end to the vicissitudes of the seasons , and to bring about collisions which would involve our whole system , now so harmonious , in chaotic confusion ...
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