A Course of Mathematics: For the Use of Academies as Well as Private Tuition : in Two Volumes, Volume 2W. E. Dean, 1831 |
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... density , expansion as a measure of heat , a certain function of planetary velocity as a measure of distance from the central body , arcs of the same circle as measures of plane angles ; and it is in conformity with this ge- neral ...
... density , expansion as a measure of heat , a certain function of planetary velocity as a measure of distance from the central body , arcs of the same circle as measures of plane angles ; and it is in conformity with this ge- neral ...
Page 87
... , do not proceed in a right line ; but the atmosphere being composed of an infini . tude of strata ( if we may so call them ) whose density increases = The as they are posited nearer the earth , the GEODESIC OPERATIONS 87.
... , do not proceed in a right line ; but the atmosphere being composed of an infini . tude of strata ( if we may so call them ) whose density increases = The as they are posited nearer the earth , the GEODESIC OPERATIONS 87.
Page 88
... density , and are therefore in . flected more and more towards the earth as the density aug . ments . In consequence of this it is , that rays from objects , whether celestial or terrestrial , proceed in curves which are concave towards ...
... density , and are therefore in . flected more and more towards the earth as the density aug . ments . In consequence of this it is , that rays from objects , whether celestial or terrestrial , proceed in curves which are concave towards ...
Page 150
... density of the former ; if it weigh three pounds , its density is triple ; and so on . 11. Motion is a continual and successive change of place . -If the body move equally , or pass over equal spaces in equal times , it is called ...
... density of the former ; if it weigh three pounds , its density is triple ; and so on . 11. Motion is a continual and successive change of place . -If the body move equally , or pass over equal spaces in equal times , it is called ...
Page 151
... density of the body . NEWTONIAN AXIOMS . 18. EVERY body naturally endeavours to continue in its present state , whether it be at rest , or moving uniformly in a right line . 19. The change or Alteration of Motion , by any external force ...
... density of the body . NEWTONIAN AXIOMS . 18. EVERY body naturally endeavours to continue in its present state , whether it be at rest , or moving uniformly in a right line . 19. The change or Alteration of Motion , by any external force ...
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