On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... passing along the Optic Axis Polarization by Reflection - Page 179 SECTION XXII . ― - Phenomena exhibited by the Passage of Polarized Light through Mica and Sulphate of Lime The Coloured Images produced by Polarized Light passing ...
... passing along the Optic Axis Polarization by Reflection - Page 179 SECTION XXII . ― - Phenomena exhibited by the Passage of Polarized Light through Mica and Sulphate of Lime The Coloured Images produced by Polarized Light passing ...
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... passing through its centre of gravity , all its parts will move with an 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 ...
... passing through its centre of gravity , all its parts will move with an 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 ...
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... passing through the centre of the sun ( N. 58 ) . The orbits of the recently - discovered planets deviate more from the ecliptic than those of the ancient planets : that of Pallas , for instance , has an inclination of 34 ° 42 ′ 29.8 ...
... passing through the centre of the sun ( N. 58 ) . The orbits of the recently - discovered planets deviate more from the ecliptic than those of the ancient planets : that of Pallas , for instance , has an inclination of 34 ° 42 ′ 29.8 ...
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... passing through the centre of gravity of the system , about which the whole oscillates within very narrow limits , and that this plane will always remain parallel to itself , whatever changes time may induce in the orbits of the planets ...
... passing through the centre of gravity of the system , about which the whole oscillates within very narrow limits , and that this plane will always remain parallel to itself , whatever changes time may induce in the orbits of the planets ...
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... passing through the sun , and about midway between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn , it may be regarded as the equator of the solar system , dividing it into two parts , which balance one another in all their motions . This plane of ...
... passing through the sun , and about midway between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn , it may be regarded as the equator of the solar system , dividing it into two parts , which balance one another in all their motions . This plane of ...
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