 ... of heat-vibrations, but they also appear to cast some light on the physical constitution of the atom itself. They seem to lead to the conclusion that the ultimate atom itself is essentially elastic. For if heat-vibrations do not consist in excursions...  The American Journal of Science and Arts - Page 2711864Full view - About this book
 | 1864 - 968 pages
...For if heat-vibrations do not consist in excursions of the atom, then it must consist in alternate expansions and contractions of the atom itself. This...Periodic Changes in the Magnetic Condition of the £arth, and in the Distribution of Temperature on its Surface ; by Mr. BAXENDELL, FRAS — Considerations... | |
 | 1865 - 648 pages
...For if heat-vibrations do not consist in excursions of the atom, then they must consist in alternate expansions and contractions of the atom itself. This...matter consists of a force of resistance acting from a center." There are still several other hypotheses possible, based, however, upon the idea that atoms... | |
 | 1865 - 372 pages
...For if heat-vibrations do not consist in excursions of the atom, then it must consist in alternate expansions and contractions of the atom itself. This...matter consists of a force of resistance acting from a center. EFFECT OF THE COLLISION OF THE MOON AND THE EARTH. If we imagine the moon in the course of... | |
 | 1865 - 388 pages
...For if heat-vibrations do not consist in excursions of the atom, then it must consist in alternate expansions and contractions of the atom itself. This...matter consists of a force of resistance acting from a center. EFFECT OF THE COLLISION OF THE MOON AND THE EARTH. If we imagine the moon in the course of... | |
 | 1865 - 400 pages
...64). The author remarks that his conclusion that " the ultimate atom itself is essentially elastic, is opposed to the ordinary idea, that the atom is essentially solid and impenetrable, and favors the modern idra that matter consists of a force of resistance acting from a center." But... | |
 | 1865 - 372 pages
...For if heat-vibrations do not consist in excursions of the atom, then it must consist in alternate expansions and contractions of the atom itself. This...to the ordinary idea that the atom is essentially sob'd and impenetrable ; but it favors the modern idea that matter consists of a force of resistance... | |
 | James Croll - 1875 - 632 pages
...For if heat-vibrations do not consist in excursions of the atom, then it must consist in alternate expansions and contractions of the atom itself. This...atom is essentially solid and impenetrable. But it favours the modern idea, that matter consists of forces of resistance acting from a centre. Professor... | |
 | 1865 - 514 pages
...96). The author remarks that his conclusion that " the ultimate atom itself is essentially elastic, is opposed to the ordinary idea that the atom is essentially solid and impenetrable, and favours the modern idea that matter congists of a force of resistance acting from a centre." But... | |
 | 1864 - 1214 pages
...For if heat-vibrations do not consist in excursions of the atom, then it must consist in alternate expansions and contractions of the atom itself. This again is opposed to the ordi.. nary idea that the atom is essentially solid and impenetrable. But it favours the modern idea,... | |
 | 1864 - 1632 pages
...For if heat-vibrations do not consist in excursions of the atom, then it must consist in alternate expansions and contractions of the atom itself. This...atom is essentially solid and impenetrable. But it favours the modern idea, that matter consists of a force of resistance acting from a centre. I LVI.... | |
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