Elements of Natural Philosophy, Volume 1 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 51
Page
EXPERIENCE 106 IV . MEASURES AND INSTRUMENTS 117 DIVISION II .
ABSTRACT DYNAMICS . V. INTRODUCTORY 130 VI . STATICS OF A PARTICLE
. ATTRACTION 134 VII . STATICS OF SOLIDS AND FLUIDS 193 APPENDIX 276
...
EXPERIENCE 106 IV . MEASURES AND INSTRUMENTS 117 DIVISION II .
ABSTRACT DYNAMICS . V. INTRODUCTORY 130 VI . STATICS OF A PARTICLE
. ATTRACTION 134 VII . STATICS OF SOLIDS AND FLUIDS 193 APPENDIX 276
...
Page 2
In this category we shall first take up the free motion of a point , then the motion of
a point attached to an inextensible cord , then the motions and displacements of
rigid systems — and finally , the deformations of solid and fluid masses . 7.
In this category we shall first take up the free motion of a point , then the motion of
a point attached to an inextensible cord , then the motions and displacements of
rigid systems — and finally , the deformations of solid and fluid masses . 7.
Page 14
Smith's curve is precisely the Hamiltonian hodograph for an imaginary particle
moving at each instant with the same velocity and the same direction as the
particle of fluid passing , at the same instant , through the point referred to . ] 50.
Smith's curve is precisely the Hamiltonian hodograph for an imaginary particle
moving at each instant with the same velocity and the same direction as the
particle of fluid passing , at the same instant , through the point referred to . ] 50.
Page 27
This is intimately connected with the explanation of two sets of important
phenomena , —the rotation of the plane of polarization of light , by quartz and
certain fluids on the one hand , and by transparent bodies under magnetic forces
on the ...
This is intimately connected with the explanation of two sets of important
phenomena , —the rotation of the plane of polarization of light , by quartz and
certain fluids on the one hand , and by transparent bodies under magnetic forces
on the ...
Page 48
... later , most important and interesting applications to fluid motion , which will be
proved to be instantaneously , or differentially , irrotational ; but which may result
in leaving a whole fluid mass merely turned round from its primitive position , as ...
... later , most important and interesting applications to fluid motion , which will be
proved to be instantaneously , or differentially , irrotational ; but which may result
in leaving a whole fluid mass merely turned round from its primitive position , as ...
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 |