On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesMurray, 1858 - 555 pages |
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... vibrations from the deep tones of an organ . The heavens afford the most sublime subject of study which can be derived from science . The magnitude and splendour of the objects , the inconceivable rapidity with which they move , and the ...
... vibrations from the deep tones of an organ . The heavens afford the most sublime subject of study which can be derived from science . The magnitude and splendour of the objects , the inconceivable rapidity with which they move , and the ...
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... vibrations of an elastic medium or ether filling space , the uniformity of its velocity shows that the density of the medium throughout the whole extent of the solar system must be proportional to its elasticity ( N. 99 ) . Among the ...
... vibrations of an elastic medium or ether filling space , the uniformity of its velocity shows that the density of the medium throughout the whole extent of the solar system must be proportional to its elasticity ( N. 99 ) . Among the ...
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... vibrating seconds of mean solar time , in the latitude of London , forms the standard of the British measure of extension . Its approximate length oscillating in vacuo at the temperature of 620 of Fahrenheit , and reduced to the level ...
... vibrating seconds of mean solar time , in the latitude of London , forms the standard of the British measure of extension . Its approximate length oscillating in vacuo at the temperature of 620 of Fahrenheit , and reduced to the level ...
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... , the Arabs were in the habit of employing the vibrations of the pendulum in their astronomical observations as a measure of time . 7 Tides Its Speed Tides Moon - - SECTION XIII . 90 SECT . XII . WEIGHTS AND MEASURES .
... , the Arabs were in the habit of employing the vibrations of the pendulum in their astronomical observations as a measure of time . 7 Tides Its Speed Tides Moon - - SECTION XIII . 90 SECT . XII . WEIGHTS AND MEASURES .
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... vibrations to bodies in contact with it . Therefore undulations received by the air , whether it be from a sudden impulse , such as an explosion or the vibrations of a musical chord , are propagated in every direction , and produce the ...
... vibrations to bodies in contact with it . Therefore undulations received by the air , whether it be from a sudden impulse , such as an explosion or the vibrations of a musical chord , are propagated in every direction , and produce the ...
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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