Elements of Natural Philosophy, Volume 1 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 31
Page 1
... considered altogether independently of force , mass , chemical constitution ,
elasticity , temperature , magnetism , electricity ; and that the preliminary
consideration of such properties in the abstract is of very great use for Natural
Philosophy .
... considered altogether independently of force , mass , chemical constitution ,
elasticity , temperature , magnetism , electricity ; and that the preliminary
consideration of such properties in the abstract is of very great use for Natural
Philosophy .
Page 19
Let two moving points be joined by a uniform elastic string ; the middle point of
this string will evidently execute a movement which is half the resultant of the
motions of the two points . But for drawing , or engraving , or for other mechanical
...
Let two moving points be joined by a uniform elastic string ; the middle point of
this string will evidently execute a movement which is half the resultant of the
motions of the two points . But for drawing , or engraving , or for other mechanical
...
Page 41
Under elasticity we may return to this . In the meantime , in considering
illustrations of our kinematical propositions , it is necessary to anticipate such
physical circumstances . 128. The flexure of an inextensible surface which can be
plane , is a ...
Under elasticity we may return to this . In the meantime , in considering
illustrations of our kinematical propositions , it is necessary to anticipate such
physical circumstances . 128. The flexure of an inextensible surface which can be
plane , is a ...
Page 75
... ( 2 ) resistances due to the viscosity of fluids , or imperfect elasticity of solids ; (
3 ) resistances due to the induction of electric currents ; ( 4 ) resistances due to
varying magnetization under the influence of imperfect magnetic retentiveness .
... ( 2 ) resistances due to the viscosity of fluids , or imperfect elasticity of solids ; (
3 ) resistances due to the induction of electric currents ; ( 4 ) resistances due to
varying magnetization under the influence of imperfect magnetic retentiveness .
Page 77
... solids , except in a few instances in which we shall consider the general
character and ultimate results of effects produced by viscosity of fluids , imperfect
elasticity of solids , imperfect electric conduction , or imperfect magnetic
retentiveness .
... solids , except in a few instances in which we shall consider the general
character and ultimate results of effects produced by viscosity of fluids , imperfect
elasticity of solids , imperfect electric conduction , or imperfect magnetic
retentiveness .
What people are saying - Write a review
We haven't found any reviews in the usual places.
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
acceleration according acting action amount angle angular applied attraction axes axis body called centre centre of inertia circle component condition consider constant corresponding couple course curvature curve denote density described determined direction displacement distance divided effect elastic elements energy equal equations equilibrium evidently expression figure fixed fluid force friction give given gravity harmonic Hence important increase infinitely small instant interval kinetic length less mass matter mean measured method motion moving natural normal observation opposite parallel particle passing path perpendicular plane portion position potential practical pressure principle problem produce projection proportional quantity radius reference relative remain remarkable respectively rest resultant right angles rigid rotation round sides simple solid space spherical square straight strain stress suppose surface theory turned uniform unit velocity weight whole wire
Bibliographic information
| Title | Elements of Natural Philosophy, Volume 1 Volume 23 of A library of universal literature. Part one - Science [vol.23] Clarendon Press series Elements of Natural Philosophy, Peter Guthrie Tait Nineteenth Century Collections Online (NCCO): Science, Technology, and Medicine: 1780-1925 |
| Authors | William Thomson Baron Kelvin, Peter Guthrie Tait |
| Publisher | Clarendon Press, 1873 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 24 May 2011 |
| Length | 279 pages |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |