A System of Mechanical Philosophy, Bindi 4J. Murray, 1822 - 50 síður |
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... round its centre B , it will arrange itself in a certain determinate po- sition with respect to that of A. For example , if the cen- tre B ( fig . 7. ) be placed in the line passing through S and N of the body A , B will arrange itself ...
... round its centre B , it will arrange itself in a certain determinate po- sition with respect to that of A. For example , if the cen- tre B ( fig . 7. ) be placed in the line passing through S and N of the body A , B will arrange itself ...
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... round his head , with great rapidity , by means of a silk line , without any sensible diminution of its electricity . It is not conceivable that an electric atmosphere could remain attached to the ball ; nor could it be instanta ...
... round his head , with great rapidity , by means of a silk line , without any sensible diminution of its electricity . It is not conceivable that an electric atmosphere could remain attached to the ball ; nor could it be instanta ...
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... rounded at the ends , to prevent unnecessary dissipation . 3. Some pith - ball electrometers ( fig . 10. ) , whose threads are of silk , about four inches long , and some with flaxen threads ... round ends , and well 42 ELECTRICITY .
... rounded at the ends , to prevent unnecessary dissipation . 3. Some pith - ball electrometers ( fig . 10. ) , whose threads are of silk , about four inches long , and some with flaxen threads ... round ends , and well 42 ELECTRICITY .
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John Robison Sir David Brewster, David Brewster. inch in diameter , with round ends , and well polished , to prevent ... rounded at the ends , and made as smooth as possible . Each must have a dim- ple struck in the middle with a polished ...
John Robison Sir David Brewster, David Brewster. inch in diameter , with round ends , and well polished , to prevent ... rounded at the ends , and made as smooth as possible . Each must have a dim- ple struck in the middle with a polished ...
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... round them , will arrange itself exactly as a magnetic needle does when carried round a magnet of the same length . If the same trial be made with the needle of gilt card , it will arrange itself in the same manner that a soft iron ...
... round them , will arrange itself exactly as a magnetic needle does when carried round a magnet of the same length . If the same trial be made with the needle of gilt card , it will arrange itself in the same manner that a soft iron ...
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