Mathematical and Physical Papers, Volume 2University Press, 1884 - Mathematics |
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... to the earth for some immense period of time . The conclusion , however , appears sufficiently probable with the facts we know . bodies are at any instant such as to correspond to 4 [ LXVI . ON THE MECHANICAL ENERGIES.
... to the earth for some immense period of time . The conclusion , however , appears sufficiently probable with the facts we know . bodies are at any instant such as to correspond to 4 [ LXVI . ON THE MECHANICAL ENERGIES.
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... appears to me that the hypothesis of no sensible re- sistance until the " Sun's atmosphere " is reached , or the Sun's surface struck , is not probable † ; because if meteors were falling into the Sun in straight lines , or in parabolic ...
... appears to me that the hypothesis of no sensible re- sistance until the " Sun's atmosphere " is reached , or the Sun's surface struck , is not probable † ; because if meteors were falling into the Sun in straight lines , or in parabolic ...
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... appears , therefore , that the velocity which a meteor loses in entering the Sun is that of a satellite at his surface , which ( being 1 of that due to gravitation from an infinite distance ) is 276 √2 miles per second . The mechanical ...
... appears , therefore , that the velocity which a meteor loses in entering the Sun is that of a satellite at his surface , which ( being 1 of that due to gravitation from an infinite distance ) is 276 √2 miles per second . The mechanical ...
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... appears highly probable that the Sun's present motion has really been acquired by the incorporation of meteors . It is certain that the present manner and rate of meteoric action cannot have been going on for more than the indicated ...
... appears highly probable that the Sun's present motion has really been acquired by the incorporation of meteors . It is certain that the present manner and rate of meteoric action cannot have been going on for more than the indicated ...
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... appears to me most probable ) a continuation of our own atmosphere , its existence is a fact that cannot be questioned , when the overwhelming evidence in favour of the undulatory theory is considered ; and the investigation of its ...
... appears to me most probable ) a continuation of our own atmosphere , its existence is a fact that cannot be questioned , when the overwhelming evidence in favour of the undulatory theory is considered ; and the investigation of its ...
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