On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page ix
... Forces - Tangential Force the cause of the Periodic In- equalities in Longitude , and Secular Inequalities in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its own Plane - Radial Force the cause of Variations in the Planet's Distance from the ...
... Forces - Tangential Force the cause of the Periodic In- equalities in Longitude , and Secular Inequalities in the Form and Position of the Orbit in its own Plane - Radial Force the cause of Variations in the Planet's Distance from the ...
Page xiv
... Force of Expansion - Steam - Work performed by Heat - Conservation of Force - Mechanical Power in the Tides --- Dynamical Power of Light - Analogy between Light , Heat , and Sound - SECTION XXVIII . --- - - - - 257 Common or Static ...
... Force of Expansion - Steam - Work performed by Heat - Conservation of Force - Mechanical Power in the Tides --- Dynamical Power of Light - Analogy between Light , Heat , and Sound - SECTION XXVIII . --- - - - - 257 Common or Static ...
Page xv
... Force and the Permanency of Matter Primary Laws of Nature Definition of Gravity not according to that Law - Gravity only the Residual Fórce of a Universal Power - Magnetism of the Ethereal Medium - - - .. SECTION XXXV . - - - 335 ...
... Force and the Permanency of Matter Primary Laws of Nature Definition of Gravity not according to that Law - Gravity only the Residual Fórce of a Universal Power - Magnetism of the Ethereal Medium - - - .. SECTION XXXV . - - - 335 ...
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... force ( N. 18 ) arising from the velocity with which she moves in her orbit . The moon is thus retained in her orbit by a force having the same origin , and regulated by the same law , with that which causes a stone to fall at the ...
... force ( N. 18 ) arising from the velocity with which she moves in her orbit . The moon is thus retained in her orbit by a force having the same origin , and regulated by the same law , with that which causes a stone to fall at the ...
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... force arising from the velocity of rota- tion ( N. 30 ) ; for the centrifugal force diminishes the gravity of the particles at the equator , and equilibrium can only exist where these two forces are balanced by an increase of gravity ...
... force arising from the velocity of rota- tion ( N. 30 ) ; for the centrifugal force diminishes the gravity of the particles at the equator , and equilibrium can only exist where these two forces are balanced by an increase of gravity ...
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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