On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... depends upon the Pri- mitive Momentum of the Bodies ― - 8 SECTION III . - Perturbations , Periodic and Secular- Disturbing Action equivalent to three Partial Forces - Tangential Force the cause of the Periodic In- equalities in ...
... depends upon the Pri- mitive Momentum of the Bodies ― - 8 SECTION III . - Perturbations , Periodic and Secular- Disturbing Action equivalent to three Partial Forces - Tangential Force the cause of the Periodic In- equalities in ...
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... depends upon the Pri- mitive Momentum of the Bodies . - A PLANET moves in its elliptical orbit with a velocity varying every instant , in consequence of two forces , one tending to the centre of the sun , and the other in the direction ...
... depends upon the Pri- mitive Momentum of the Bodies . - A PLANET moves in its elliptical orbit with a velocity varying every instant , in consequence of two forces , one tending to the centre of the sun , and the other in the direction ...
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... depends upon seven quantities , called the elements of the orbit ( N. 57 ) . These are , the length of the major axis , and the ex- centricity , which determine the form of the orbit ; the longitude of the planet when at its least ...
... depends upon seven quantities , called the elements of the orbit ( N. 57 ) . These are , the length of the major axis , and the ex- centricity , which determine the form of the orbit ; the longitude of the planet when at its least ...
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... depends upon the intensity of the primitive mo- mentum ( N. 59 ) of the planets , and the ratio of their masses to that of the sun ; for the nature of the conic sections in which the celestial bodies move depends upon the velocity with ...
... depends upon the intensity of the primitive mo- mentum ( N. 59 ) of the planets , and the ratio of their masses to that of the sun ; for the nature of the conic sections in which the celestial bodies move depends upon the velocity with ...
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... depend upon the relative posi- tions of the orbits alone , whose forms and places in space are altered by very minute quantities , in immense periods of time , and are therefore called secular inequalities . The periodical perturbations ...
... depend upon the relative posi- tions of the orbits alone , whose forms and places in space are altered by very minute quantities , in immense periods of time , and are therefore called secular inequalities . The periodical perturbations ...
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61 Cygni action appears atmosphere attraction bismuth bodies cause centre centrifugal force chemical colour comet consequently copper crystal dark degree density diamagnetic diameter diminishes direction disturbing double stars earth ecliptic effect electricity equal equator ethereal medium excentricity Fcap force glass gravitation greater heat hemisphere increase intensity Jupiter latitude length light lines liquid longitude luminous lunar magnetic major axis mass meridian metallic miles moon motion move nearly nebula nodal lines nodes northern hemisphere NOTE nutation observed optic axis orbit oscillations parallax paramagnetic particles passing perihelion periodic phenomena planets plate polarized pole position Post 8vo produced quantity rays reflected refraction refrangible revolution revolving right angles rings rotation round satellites Sir John Herschel solar spectrum space stars substances sun's surface telescope temperature terrestrial tion tourmaline transmitted tricity undulations Uranus vapour variation velocity vibrations Vols Voltaic waves wire Woodcuts