On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page 97
... continually making the circuit of the heavens at different distances from the plane of the equator , on account of the obliquity of the ecliptic and the inclination of the lunar orbit . The moon takes about 29 days to vary through all ...
... continually making the circuit of the heavens at different distances from the plane of the equator , on account of the obliquity of the ecliptic and the inclination of the lunar orbit . The moon takes about 29 days to vary through all ...
Page 123
... continually beating upon its upper surface dissolves the clouds into invisible vapour which is carried by the winds and condensed into rain on the extra - tropical regions . The whole system of trade - winds , equatorial and tropical ...
... continually beating upon its upper surface dissolves the clouds into invisible vapour which is carried by the winds and condensed into rain on the extra - tropical regions . The whole system of trade - winds , equatorial and tropical ...
Page 126
... of motion . By the friction of the earth the axis of the storm bends a little forward . This causes a continual intermixture of the lower and warmer strata of air with those that are higher and 126 SECT . XV . HURRICANES .
... of motion . By the friction of the earth the axis of the storm bends a little forward . This causes a continual intermixture of the lower and warmer strata of air with those that are higher and 126 SECT . XV . HURRICANES .
Page 130
... continually . Hence from the successive vibrations of the particles of air the same regular condensations and rarefactions take place as in the field of corn , producing waves throughout the whole mass of air , though each molecule like ...
... continually . Hence from the successive vibrations of the particles of air the same regular condensations and rarefactions take place as in the field of corn , producing waves throughout the whole mass of air , though each molecule like ...
Page 141
... continually doubled back on itself by reflection at the fixed extremities . Harmonics generally co - exist with the fundamental sound in the same vibrating body . If one of the lowest strings of the pianoforte be struck , an attentive ...
... continually doubled back on itself by reflection at the fixed extremities . Harmonics generally co - exist with the fundamental sound in the same vibrating body . If one of the lowest strings of the pianoforte be struck , an attentive ...
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