Cyclopadic Science SimplifiedF. Warne and Company, 1869 - 685 pages |
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... figure , produced a good imitation of the bold feats performed by Monsieur Blondin on the high rope . The shadow of the figure only was projected on to the disc by the lime - light , and it simulated all the usual movements , such as ...
... figure , produced a good imitation of the bold feats performed by Monsieur Blondin on the high rope . The shadow of the figure only was projected on to the disc by the lime - light , and it simulated all the usual movements , such as ...
Page 495
... figures called Chladni's sand - figures ( p . 474 , Fig . 433 ) and membranes , present the same feature , and have points of rest ( nodal points ) where the sand collects to produce the figure , and other parts from which the sand is ...
... figures called Chladni's sand - figures ( p . 474 , Fig . 433 ) and membranes , present the same feature , and have points of rest ( nodal points ) where the sand collects to produce the figure , and other parts from which the sand is ...
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... figure , on to the water , the figure , more or less definite , was exhibited on a tracing- paper screen placed above the box . Even with a candle underneath the box the figures were visible , but of course not so sharp as when the oxy ...
... figure , on to the water , the figure , more or less definite , was exhibited on a tracing- paper screen placed above the box . Even with a candle underneath the box the figures were visible , but of course not so sharp as when the oxy ...
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