On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... tion of the Moon and other Satellites equal to the Periods of their Revo- lutions Form of Lunar Spheroid - Libration , Aspect , and Constitution of the Moon- Rotation of Jupiter's Satellites - - 65 - SECTION X. - -- Rotation of the ...
... tion of the Moon and other Satellites equal to the Periods of their Revo- lutions Form of Lunar Spheroid - Libration , Aspect , and Constitution of the Moon- Rotation of Jupiter's Satellites - - 65 - SECTION X. - -- Rotation of the ...
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... tion in the Excentricity of the Terrestrial Orbit - Difference in the Temperature of the two Hemispheres erroneously ascribed to the Excess in the Length of Spring and Summer in the Southern Hemisphere ; attri- buted by Sir Charles ...
... tion in the Excentricity of the Terrestrial Orbit - Difference in the Temperature of the two Hemispheres erroneously ascribed to the Excess in the Length of Spring and Summer in the Southern Hemisphere ; attri- buted by Sir Charles ...
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... tion Pendulum Transmission through Crystals Propagation Dynamic 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 ...
... tion Pendulum Transmission through Crystals Propagation Dynamic 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 ...
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... tion Identity in the Action of Electricity and Magnetism — Descrip- tion of a Magneto - Electric Apparatus and its Effects · Identity of Magnetism and Electricity - The Submarine Telegraph SECTION XXXIII . - 322 Electricity produced by ...
... tion Identity in the Action of Electricity and Magnetism — Descrip- tion of a Magneto - Electric Apparatus and its Effects · Identity of Magnetism and Electricity - The Submarine Telegraph SECTION XXXIII . - 322 Electricity produced by ...
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... tion of the physical sciences . In it are combined the sciences of number and 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 ...
... tion of the physical sciences . In it are combined the sciences of number and 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 ...
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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