Mathematical and Physical Papers, Volume 2University Press, 1884 - Mathematics |
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... matter itself , would be . Hence the question arises , What is the source of mechanical energy , drawn upon by the Sun , in emitting heat , to be dissipated through space ? In speculating on the answer , we may consider whether the ...
... matter itself , would be . Hence the question arises , What is the source of mechanical energy , drawn upon by the Sun , in emitting heat , to be dissipated through space ? In speculating on the answer , we may consider whether the ...
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... matter , or developed by mutual action between this matter and the Sun , and whether dynamical [ kinetic ] or potential in either case , requires careful consideration , as will be shown in the course of this communication . We see ...
... matter , or developed by mutual action between this matter and the Sun , and whether dynamical [ kinetic ] or potential in either case , requires careful consideration , as will be shown in the course of this communication . We see ...
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... matter would produce in entering the Sun , and because the Sun , by his greater attraction , must draw in meteoric matter much more copiously with reference to equal areas of surface . We should have no right then , as was done till Mr ...
... matter would produce in entering the Sun , and because the Sun , by his greater attraction , must draw in meteoric matter much more copiously with reference to equal areas of surface . We should have no right then , as was done till Mr ...
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... matter is 28 x 441,000 × 5280 65,000,000,000 ft . lbs . Hence the quantity of meteoric matter that would be required , according to Mr Waterston's form of the Gravitation Theory , to strike the Sun per square foot is 0.000060 pounds per ...
... matter is 28 x 441,000 × 5280 65,000,000,000 ft . lbs . Hence the quantity of meteoric matter that would be required , according to Mr Waterston's form of the Gravitation Theory , to strike the Sun per square foot is 0.000060 pounds per ...
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... matter ; hence the fall of meteors must be just twice that which was determined above according to Mr Waterston's form of the theory , and must consequently amount to 3800 lbs . annually per square foot . If , as was before supposed ...
... matter ; hence the fall of meteors must be just twice that which was determined above according to Mr Waterston's form of the theory , and must consequently amount to 3800 lbs . annually per square foot . If , as was before supposed ...
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