On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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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 ...
Page 38
... the diameter of the equator , is 30.05 . It is proved analytically , that , if a fluid mass of homogeneous matter , whose particles attract each other inversely as the squares of the distance , were to 38 SECT . V. NUTATION OF LUNAR ORBIT .
... the diameter of the equator , is 30.05 . It is proved analytically , that , if a fluid mass of homogeneous matter , whose particles attract each other inversely as the squares of the distance , were to 38 SECT . V. NUTATION OF LUNAR ORBIT .
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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 ...
Page 50
... 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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