On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Solar Spots - Magnetism of the Atmosphere Diamagnetism Action of Electro- Magnetism on Paramagnetic , Diamagnetic Bodies , and on Copper , very different Proof of Diamagnetic Polarity and Induction - Magne- crystallic Action - Effects ...
... Solar Spots - Magnetism of the Atmosphere Diamagnetism Action of Electro- Magnetism on Paramagnetic , Diamagnetic Bodies , and on Copper , very different Proof of Diamagnetic Polarity and Induction - Magne- crystallic Action - Effects ...
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... Solar System . - - It has been proved by Newton , that a particle of matter ( N. 6 ) placed without the surface of a hollow sphere ( N. 7 ) is attracted by it in the same manner as if the mass of the hollow sphere , or the whole matter ...
... Solar System . - - It has been proved by Newton , that a particle of matter ( N. 6 ) placed without the surface of a hollow sphere ( N. 7 ) is attracted by it in the same manner as if the mass of the hollow sphere , or the whole matter ...
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... solar system — a circum- stance which in no way interferes with their relative motions ; for , in consequence of the principle that force is proportional to velocity ( N. 37 ) , the reciprocal attractions of a system remain the same ...
... solar system — a circum- stance which in no way interferes with their relative motions ; for , in consequence of the principle that force is proportional to velocity ( N. 37 ) , the reciprocal attractions of a system remain the same ...
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... solar system , secular as well as periodic , are expressed analytically by the sines and cosines of circular arcs ( N. 76 ) , which increase with the time ; and , as a sine or cosine can never exceed the radius , but must oscillate ...
... solar system , secular as well as periodic , are expressed analytically by the sines and cosines of circular arcs ( N. 76 ) , which increase with the time ; and , as a sine or cosine can never exceed the radius , but must oscillate ...
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... solar system , and has found that the orbits of all the larger planets will for ever maintain an unalterable stability in form and position ; for , though liable to mutations of very long periods , they return again exactly to what they ...
... solar system , and has found that the orbits of all the larger planets will for ever maintain an unalterable stability in form and position ; for , though liable to mutations of very long periods , they return again exactly to what they ...
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