On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Reflection of Sound Echoes Thunder - Refraction of Sound Interference of Sounds - - ― - 129 SECTION XVII . Vibration of Musical Strings - - Harmonic Sounds - Nodes - Vibration of Vibration of Solids - Vibrating Plates Air in Wind ...
... Reflection of Sound Echoes Thunder - Refraction of Sound Interference of Sounds - - ― - 129 SECTION XVII . Vibration of Musical Strings - - Harmonic Sounds - Nodes - Vibration of Vibration of Solids - Vibrating Plates Air in Wind ...
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... 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 through Crystals having one and two Optic Axes ...
... 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 through Crystals having one and two Optic Axes ...
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... reflected by the sun to the moon , is much more sensible than their direct action either on the earth or moon . The secular diminution in the excentricity , which has not altered the equation of the centre of the sun by eight minutes ...
... reflected by the sun to the moon , is much more sensible than their direct action either on the earth or moon . The secular diminution in the excentricity , which has not altered the equation of the centre of the sun by eight minutes ...
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... reflected by the atmosphere diminishes the obscurity they produce . Even in total eclipses the higher part of the atmosphere is enlightened by a part of the sun's disc , and reflects its rays to the earth . The whole disc of the new ...
... reflected by the atmosphere diminishes the obscurity they produce . Even in total eclipses the higher part of the atmosphere is enlightened by a part of the sun's disc , and reflects its rays to the earth . The whole disc of the new ...
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... reflection of the earth during its long night . A planet exhibiting a surface thirteen times larger than that of the moon , with all the varieties of clouds , land , and water , coming successively into view , must be a splendid object ...
... reflection of the earth during its long night . A planet exhibiting a surface thirteen times larger than that of the moon , with all the varieties of clouds , land , and water , coming successively into view , must be a splendid object ...
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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