On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Quantity Instances of Extraordinary Refraction - Reflection - Instances of Extraordinary Re- flection— Loss of Light by the Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere — Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon SECTION XIX . Constitution ...
... Quantity Instances of Extraordinary Refraction - Reflection - Instances of Extraordinary Re- flection— Loss of Light by the Absorbing Power of the Atmosphere — Apparent Magnitude of Sun and Moon in the Horizon SECTION XIX . Constitution ...
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... Quantity of Heat received from the Sun - Isogeothermal Lines - Line of Perpetual Con- gelation Climate- Isothermal Lines Same quantity of Heat an- nually received and radiated by the Earth 224 - - SECTION XXVI . Influence of Temperature ...
... Quantity of Heat received from the Sun - Isogeothermal Lines - Line of Perpetual Con- gelation Climate- Isothermal Lines Same quantity of Heat an- nually received and radiated by the Earth 224 - - SECTION XXVI . Influence of Temperature ...
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... 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- duction ...
... 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- duction ...
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... quantity , of rest and motion . In it we perceive the operation of a force which is mixed up with everything that exists in the heavens or on earth ; which pervades every atom , rules the motions of animate and inanimate beings , and is ...
... quantity , of rest and motion . In it we perceive the operation of a force which is mixed up with everything that exists in the heavens or on earth ; which pervades every atom , rules the motions of animate and inanimate beings , and is ...
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... quantity and direction ; and sup- posing the bodies to gravitate to one another with forces that are directly as their masses , and inversely as the squares of the dis- tances , to find the lines described by these bodies , and their ...
... quantity and direction ; and sup- posing the bodies to gravitate to one another with forces that are directly as their masses , and inversely as the squares of the dis- tances , to find the lines described by these bodies , and their ...
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