On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesMurray, 1858 - 555 pages |
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Page 23
... particle in the system be multiplied by the area described upon this plane in a * The obliquity given in the text is for the year 1858 . given time , by the projection of its radius vector SECT . III . 23 INVARIABLE PLANE .
... particle in the system be multiplied by the area described upon this plane in a * The obliquity given in the text is for the year 1858 . given time , by the projection of its radius vector SECT . III . 23 INVARIABLE PLANE .
Page 28
... particle of Jupiter's equator and of the satellites . In fact , if the satellites moved exactly in the plane of Jupiter's equator , they would not be pulled out of that plane , because his attraction would be equal on both sides of it ...
... particle of Jupiter's equator and of the satellites . In fact , if the satellites moved exactly in the plane of Jupiter's equator , they would not be pulled out of that plane , because his attraction would be equal on both sides of it ...
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... particles , they do not disturb their mutual relations . A fluid mass of uniform density , whose particles mutually gravitate to each other , will assume the form of a sphere when at rest . But , if the sphere begins to revolve , every ...
... particles , they do not disturb their mutual relations . A fluid mass of uniform density , whose particles mutually gravitate to each other , will assume the form of a sphere when at rest . But , if the sphere begins to revolve , every ...
Page 45
... particles towards the equator , where they accu- mulate till their numbers compensate the diminution of gravity , which makes the mass bulge at the equator , and become flattened at the poles . It appears , then , that the influence of ...
... particles towards the equator , where they accu- mulate till their numbers compensate the diminution of gravity , which makes the mass bulge at the equator , and become flattened at the poles . It appears , then , that the influence of ...
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... particles . Another proof may be added . The nutation of the earth's axis and the precession of the equinoxes ( N. 146 ) are occasioned by the action of the sun and moon on the protuberant matter at the earth's equator . And , although ...
... particles . Another proof may be added . The nutation of the earth's axis and the precession of the equinoxes ( N. 146 ) are occasioned by the action of the sun and moon on the protuberant matter at the earth's equator . And , although ...
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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