On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... equal to the Periods of their Revo- lutions Form of Lunar Spheroid - Libration , Aspect , and Constitution of the Moon- Rotation of Jupiter's Satellites - - 65 - SECTION X. - -- Rotation of the Earth invariable X CONTENTS .
... equal to the Periods of their Revo- lutions Form of Lunar Spheroid - Libration , Aspect , and Constitution of the Moon- Rotation of Jupiter's Satellites - - 65 - SECTION X. - -- Rotation of the Earth invariable X CONTENTS .
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... equal and contrary ( N. 19 ) , the moon must attract the earth with an equal and contrary force . Newton also ascertained that a body projected ( N. 20 ) in space ( N. 21 ) will move in a conic section ( N. 22 ) , if attracted by a ...
... equal and contrary ( N. 19 ) , the moon must attract the earth with an equal and contrary force . Newton also ascertained that a body projected ( N. 20 ) in space ( N. 21 ) will move in a conic section ( N. 22 ) , if attracted by a ...
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... equal velocity in a straight line ; but , if the impulse does not pass through the centre of gravity , its particles , having unequal velocities , will have a rotatory or revolving motion , at the same time that it is trans- lated ( N ...
... equal velocity in a straight line ; but , if the impulse does not pass through the centre of gravity , its particles , having unequal velocities , will have a rotatory or revolving motion , at the same time that it is trans- lated ( N ...
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... equal areas or spaces in equal times ( N. 41 ) . The mean distance of a planet from the sun is equal to half the major axis ( N. 42 ) of its orbit : if , therefore , the planet de- scribed a circle ( N. 43 ) round the sun at its mean ...
... equal areas or spaces in equal times ( N. 41 ) . The mean distance of a planet from the sun is equal to half the major axis ( N. 42 ) of its orbit : if , therefore , the planet de- scribed a circle ( N. 43 ) round the sun at its mean ...
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... equal to the sum of all the particular disturbances it experiences , on the general mechanical principle , that the sum of any number of small oscillations is nearly equal to their simultaneous and joint effect . On account of the ...
... equal to the sum of all the particular disturbances it experiences , on the general mechanical principle , that the sum of any number of small oscillations is nearly equal to their simultaneous and joint effect . On account of the ...
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