On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesMurray, 1858 - 555 pages |
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... Oscillations in the Ocean Tides Moon - ― - - Equinoctial Tides - Effects of the Declination of the Sun and Theory insufficient without Observation - Direction of the Tidal Wave . - Height of Tides - Mass of Moon obtained from her Action ...
... Oscillations in the Ocean Tides Moon - ― - - Equinoctial Tides - Effects of the Declination of the Sun and Theory insufficient without Observation - Direction of the Tidal Wave . - Height of Tides - Mass of Moon obtained from her Action ...
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... oscillations which correspond in their periods with the cause producing them , like sympathetic notes in music , or vibrations from the deep tones of an organ . The heavens afford the most sublime subject of study which can be derived ...
... oscillations which correspond in their periods with the cause producing them , like sympathetic notes in music , or vibrations from the deep tones of an organ . The heavens afford the most sublime subject of study which can be derived ...
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... oscillations ( N. 4 ) of the fluids at their surfaces ; and which estimates the changes the system has hitherto undergone , or may hereafter experience - changes which require millions of years for their accomplishment . ments . The ...
... oscillations ( N. 4 ) of the fluids at their surfaces ; and which estimates the changes the system has hitherto undergone , or may hereafter experience - changes which require millions of years for their accomplishment . ments . The ...
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... oscillations is nearly equal to their simultaneous and joint effect . On account of the reciprocal action of matter , the stability of the system depends upon the intensity of the primitive mo- mentum ( N. 59 ) of the planets , and the ...
... oscillations is nearly equal to their simultaneous and joint effect . On account of the reciprocal action of matter , the stability of the system depends upon the intensity of the primitive mo- mentum ( N. 59 ) of the planets , and the ...
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... oscillating about a mean value . This circumstance , however , would be insufficient , were it not for the small excentricities of the planetary orbits , their minute inclinations to the plane of the ecliptic , and the revolutions of ...
... oscillating about a mean value . This circumstance , however , would be insufficient , were it not for the small excentricities of the planetary orbits , their minute inclinations to the plane of the ecliptic , and the revolutions of ...
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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