On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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... Theory of Accidental Colours - 159 SECTION XX . Interference of Light - Undulatory Theory of Light -- - Propagation of Light Newton's Rings Measurement of the Length of the Waves of Light , and of the Frequency of the Vibrations of ...
... Theory of Accidental Colours - 159 SECTION XX . Interference of Light - Undulatory Theory of Light -- - Propagation of Light Newton's Rings Measurement of the Length of the Waves of Light , and of the Frequency of the Vibrations of ...
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... Theory , from a difference in the Action of Sound and Light under the same circumstances , removed - The Disper- sion of Light according to the Undulatory Theory - Arago's final proof that the Undulatory Theory is the Law of Nature ...
... Theory , from a difference in the Action of Sound and Light under the same circumstances , removed - The Disper- sion of Light according to the Undulatory Theory - Arago's final proof that the Undulatory Theory is the Law of Nature ...
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... theory , the radial disturbing force should permanently alter the dimensions of all the orbits , and the periodic times of all the planets , to a certain degree . For example , the masses of all the planets revolving within the orbit of ...
... theory , the radial disturbing force should permanently alter the dimensions of all the orbits , and the periodic times of all the planets , to a certain degree . For example , the masses of all the planets revolving within the orbit of ...
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... theory of the planets . It was long known by observation that five times the mean motion of Saturn is nearly equal to twice that of Jupiter ; a relation which the sagacity of La Place perceived to be the cause of a periodic irregularity ...
... theory of the planets . It was long known by observation that five times the mean motion of Saturn is nearly equal to twice that of Jupiter ; a relation which the sagacity of La Place perceived to be the cause of a periodic irregularity ...
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... theory is confirmed by observation , which shows that , in the course of twenty centuries , Jupiter's mean motion has been accelerated by about 3 ° 23 ′ , and Saturn's retarded by 5 ° 13 ′ . Several instances of perturbations of this ...
... theory is confirmed by observation , which shows that , in the course of twenty centuries , Jupiter's mean motion has been accelerated by about 3 ° 23 ′ , and Saturn's retarded by 5 ° 13 ′ . Several instances of perturbations of this ...
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