...consequence of the revolution of particles around their axes, at the .moment when the body Incomes fluid or aeriform, or from the loss of rapidity of vibration,...consequence of the motion of the particles through larger space.'1* Count Rumford says, " In reasoning on this subject, we must not forget to consider...

...ethereal substances, the particles move round their own axes, and separate from each other, penetrating in right lines through space. Temperature may be conceived...the motion of the particles through greater space." As advocates for each of these theories, there will be found some of the most distinguished names,...

...separate from each other, penetrating in right lines through space. Temperature may be con. ceived to depend upon the velocities of the vibrations ;...the motion of the particles through greater space." As advocates for each of these theories, there will be found some of the most distinguished names,...

...in greater space j and the diminution of temperature, during the conversion of solids into liquids or gases, may be explained on the idea of the loss...the motion of the particles through greater space." The material theory has the advantage of offering an easily intelligible explanation of the phenomena...

...particles round their axes, at the moment when the body becomes fluid or aeriform, or from the loss of the rapidity of vibration, in consequence of the motion of the particles through greater space." It is under the deepest impression of respect for the author that I allow myself to make my observations...

...velocity of the vibrations ; increase of capacity on the motion being performed in greater spaces ; and the diminution of temperature, during the conversion...the motion of the particles through greater space." Those who maintain the materiality of caloric urge, in proof of their opinions, that substances always...

...spaces ; and the diminution of temperature, during the conversion of solids into fluids or gases, maj be explained on the idea of the loss of vibratory...the motion of the particles through greater space." ' Those who maintain the materiality of caloric urge, iij proof of their opinions, that substances...

...idea of the loss of vibratory motion in consequence of the revolution of particles round their axis, at the moment when the body becomes liquid or aeriform..." If a specific fluid of heat be admitted, it must bo supposed liable to most of the affections which the particles of common matter are assumed to possess,...

...greater space ; and the diminution of the temperature, during the conversion of solids into liquids or gases, may be explained on the idea of the loss...the motion of the particles through greater space." The material theory has the advantage of offering an easy intelligible explanation of the phenomena...

...the revolution of particles round their axes, at the moment when the body becomes liquid or uniform; or from the loss of rapidity of vibration in consequence...the motion of the particles through greater space.' CHAPTER X. SECTION I. GENERAL PROPERTIES OF LIGHT — PROPAGATION SHADOWS - VELOCITY. 1 89. The agent...