On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Intensity - Noises - - SECTION XVI . Page 117 - Propagation of Sound illustrated by a Field of Standing Corn - Propagation of Sound through the Atmosphere A Musical Sound - Quality - Pitch - Extent of Human Hearing - Velocity of Sound ...
... Intensity - Noises - - SECTION XVI . Page 117 - Propagation of Sound illustrated by a Field of Standing Corn - Propagation of Sound through the Atmosphere A Musical Sound - Quality - Pitch - Extent of Human Hearing - Velocity of Sound ...
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... Intensity of the Sun's Light and Heat - The Sun's Atmosphere - His influence on the Planets Atmospheres of the Planets - The Moon has none - Lunar heat — The Differential Telescope - Temperature of Space - Internal Heat of the Earth ...
... Intensity of the Sun's Light and Heat - The Sun's Atmosphere - His influence on the Planets Atmospheres of the Planets - The Moon has none - Lunar heat — The Differential Telescope - Temperature of Space - Internal Heat of the Earth ...
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... Intensity — Quantity -Static Electricity , and Electricity in Motion - Luminous Effects Mr. Grove on the Electric Arc and Light - Decomposition of Water - Formation of Crystals by Voltaic Electricity - Photo - galvanic Engraving - Con ...
... Intensity — Quantity -Static Electricity , and Electricity in Motion - Luminous Effects Mr. Grove on the Electric Arc and Light - Decomposition of Water - Formation of Crystals by Voltaic Electricity - Photo - galvanic Engraving - Con ...
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... Not impeded by the intervention of any Substance - Its Intensity invariable General Laws Recapitulation ― and Conclusion NOTES INDEX 424 429 479 THE CONNECTION OF THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES . INTRODUCTION . SCIENCE xvi CONTENTS .
... Not impeded by the intervention of any Substance - Its Intensity invariable General Laws Recapitulation ― and Conclusion NOTES INDEX 424 429 479 THE CONNECTION OF THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES . INTRODUCTION . SCIENCE xvi CONTENTS .
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... intensity inversely as the square of the distance ( N. 23 ) ; but that any deviation from that law will cause it to move in a curve of a different nature . Kepler found , by direct observation , that the planets describe ellipses ( N ...
... intensity inversely as the square of the distance ( N. 23 ) ; but that any deviation from that law will cause it to move in a curve of a different nature . Kepler found , by direct observation , that the planets describe ellipses ( N ...
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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