On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page vii
... , I must plead as my excuse , the conviction that they will ultimately take the rank I have assigned to them in the history of science . Florence , Nov. 1 , 1858 . INTRODUCTION CONTENTS . Page 1 SECTION I. Attraction of a b 2.
... , I must plead as my excuse , the conviction that they will ultimately take the rank I have assigned to them in the history of science . Florence , Nov. 1 , 1858 . INTRODUCTION CONTENTS . Page 1 SECTION I. Attraction of a b 2.
Page xi
... Particles - Height of Atmosphere - Chemical Affinity- Definite Proportions and Relative Weights of Atoms - Faraday's Discovery with regard to Affinity - Capillary Attraction 102 - SECTION XV . Analysis of the Atmosphere - Its CONTENTS . xi.
... Particles - Height of Atmosphere - Chemical Affinity- Definite Proportions and Relative Weights of Atoms - Faraday's Discovery with regard to Affinity - Capillary Attraction 102 - SECTION XV . Analysis of the Atmosphere - Its CONTENTS . xi.
Page xiv
... Attraction and Repulsion - Conduction Electrics and Non - electrics - Induction Dielectrics - Tension - Law of the Electric Force Distribution- Laws of Distribution Heat of Electricity- Atmos- Electrical Light and its Spectrum ...
... Attraction and Repulsion - Conduction Electrics and Non - electrics - Induction Dielectrics - Tension - Law of the Electric Force Distribution- Laws of Distribution Heat of Electricity- Atmos- Electrical Light and its Spectrum ...
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... attraction of the earth , so the planets might be retained in their orbits by the attraction of the sun . By such steps he was led to the discovery of one of those powers with which the Creator has ordained that matter should ...
... attraction of the earth , so the planets might be retained in their orbits by the attraction of the sun . By such steps he was led to the discovery of one of those powers with which the Creator has ordained that matter should ...
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... attraction of the earth on bodies at its surface is the same as if it were a sphere ; and experience shows that bodies there fall through 16.0697 feet in a second . The mean distance ( N. 14 ) of the moon from the earth is about sixty ...
... attraction of the earth on bodies at its surface is the same as if it were a sphere ; and experience shows that bodies there fall through 16.0697 feet in a second . The mean distance ( N. 14 ) of the moon from the earth is about sixty ...
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