On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... a standard of measures with which we compare the distances , masses , densities , and volumes of the sun and planets . extensive atmosphere , at a certain height in which there SECT . V. DISTANCES OF PLANETS , HOW FOUND . 43.
... a standard of measures with which we compare the distances , masses , densities , and volumes of the sun and planets . extensive atmosphere , at a certain height in which there SECT . V. DISTANCES OF PLANETS , HOW FOUND . 43.
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Mary Somerville. extensive atmosphere , at a certain height in which there is a stratum of luminous clouds which constitutes the photosphere of the sun ; above this rises his real atmosphere , so rare as to be only visible as a white ...
Mary Somerville. extensive atmosphere , at a certain height in which there is a stratum of luminous clouds which constitutes the photosphere of the sun ; above this rises his real atmosphere , so rare as to be only visible as a white ...
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... Atmosphere- Chemical Affinity- De- finite Proportions and Relative Weights of Atoms Faraday's Discovery with regard to Affinity - Capillary Attraction . - THE Oscillations of the atmosphere , and its action upon the rays of light coming ...
... Atmosphere- Chemical Affinity- De- finite Proportions and Relative Weights of Atoms Faraday's Discovery with regard to Affinity - Capillary Attraction . - THE Oscillations of the atmosphere , and its action upon the rays of light coming ...
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... atmosphere of the ethereal medium , which he conceives to be electricity ; moreover he assumes that the atoms of the medium repel one another , that the particles of matter also repel one another , but with less intensity , and that ...
... atmosphere of the ethereal medium , which he conceives to be electricity ; moreover he assumes that the atoms of the medium repel one another , that the particles of matter also repel one another , but with less intensity , and that ...
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... atmospheres are less condensed and the attraction of the molecules merely produces a cohesive force sufficient to balance the atomic elasticity of the atmosphere , the body is a perfect liquid ; and when the attraction of the molecules ...
... atmospheres are less condensed and the attraction of the molecules merely produces a cohesive force sufficient to balance the atomic elasticity of the atmosphere , the body is a perfect liquid ; and when the attraction of the molecules ...
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