On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Theory - Periodic Perturbations of the Moon Equation of Centre - Evection - - Variation Annual Equation - Direct and Indirect Action of Planets The Moon's Action on the Earth disturbs her own Motion Excentricity and Inclination of Lunar ...
... Theory - Periodic Perturbations of the Moon Equation of Centre - Evection - - Variation Annual Equation - Direct and Indirect Action of Planets The Moon's Action on the Earth disturbs her own Motion Excentricity and Inclination of Lunar ...
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... Theory tices - - - - Gravitation of Particles - Rankin's Theory of Molecular Vor- Gases reduced to Liquids by Pressure - Cohesion - Crystallization - Cleavage- Isomorphism - Minuteness of the Particles - Height of Atmosphere - Chemical ...
... Theory tices - - - - Gravitation of Particles - Rankin's Theory of Molecular Vor- Gases reduced to Liquids by Pressure - Cohesion - Crystallization - Cleavage- Isomorphism - Minuteness of the Particles - Height of Atmosphere - Chemical ...
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... Theory of Accidental Colours - SECTION XX . - Accidental 159 Interference of Light - Undulatory Theory of Light - Propagation of Light - Newton's Rings - Measurement of the Length of the Waves of Light , and of the Frequency of the ...
... Theory of Accidental Colours - SECTION XX . - Accidental 159 Interference of Light - Undulatory Theory of Light - Propagation of Light - Newton's Rings - Measurement of the Length of the Waves of Light , and of the Frequency of the ...
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... Theory , from a difference in the Action of Sound and Light under the same circumstances , removed — The Disper- sion of Light according to the Undulatory Theory - Arago's final proof that the Undulatory Theory is the Law of Nature ...
... Theory , from a difference in the Action of Sound and Light under the same circumstances , removed — The Disper- sion of Light according to the Undulatory Theory - Arago's final proof that the Undulatory Theory is the Law of Nature ...
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... Theory of Heat - Mechanical equivalent of Heat Latent Heat is the Force of Expansion - Steam - Work performed by Heat - Conservation of Force - Mechanical Power in the Tides --- Dynamical Power of Light - Analogy between Light , Heat ...
... Theory of Heat - Mechanical equivalent of Heat Latent Heat is the Force of Expansion - Steam - Work performed by Heat - Conservation of Force - Mechanical Power in the Tides --- Dynamical Power of Light - Analogy between Light , Heat ...
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