Elements of Natural Philosophy: Pt I |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 51
Page 4
... theory , which are in general extremely simple ; although curious , and not always very easy , geometrical problems occur in connexion with it . We shall say nothing here about such cases as knots , knitting , weaving , etc. , as being ...
... theory , which are in general extremely simple ; although curious , and not always very easy , geometrical problems occur in connexion with it . We shall say nothing here about such cases as knots , knitting , weaving , etc. , as being ...
Page 20
... theories of sound , light , heat , etc. , that we make no apology for entering here into some little detail regarding it . A 0 70. Def . When a point Q moves uniformly in a circle , the per- pendicular QP drawn from its position at any ...
... theories of sound , light , heat , etc. , that we make no apology for entering here into some little detail regarding it . A 0 70. Def . When a point Q moves uniformly in a circle , the per- pendicular QP drawn from its position at any ...
Page 24
... theory is about 21 times that of the solar . Hence the spring tides of this theory are 3'1 , and the neap tides only 11 , each reckoned in terms of the solar tide ; and at spring and neap tides the hour of high water is that of the ...
... theory is about 21 times that of the solar . Hence the spring tides of this theory are 3'1 , and the neap tides only 11 , each reckoned in terms of the solar tide ; and at spring and neap tides the hour of high water is that of the ...
Page 60
... of forces . 187. The formula , deduced by Clairault from observation , and a certain theory regarding the figure and density of the earth , may be employed to calculate the most probable value of the apparent 60 PRELIMINARY .
... of forces . 187. The formula , deduced by Clairault from observation , and a certain theory regarding the figure and density of the earth , may be employed to calculate the most probable value of the apparent 60 PRELIMINARY .
Page 61
... theory of gases and to Spectrum analysis ( especially when it is applied to the light of the heavenly bodies ) indicate to us natural standard pieces of matter such as atoms of hydrogen , or sodium , ready made in infinite numbers , all ...
... theory of gases and to Spectrum analysis ( especially when it is applied to the light of the heavenly bodies ) indicate to us natural standard pieces of matter such as atoms of hydrogen , or sodium , ready made in infinite numbers , all ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
acceleration action amount angular velocity anticlastic attraction axis called Cambridge centimetre centre of gravity centre of inertia circle circular co-ordinates component configuration consider constant cord corresponding cosine couple curvature curve cylinder denote density described diagram displacement distance ellipse ellipsoid elongation equal equations equilibrium external finite fixed point flexure fluid forces acting formulae friction geometrical given force Hence hodograph horizontal infinitely small instant inversely kinetic energy length magnitude mass matter measured moment of inertia momentum moving normal section P₁ P₂ parallel particle path pendulum perpendicular portion position potential pressure principal axes principle produce projection proportional quantity radius radius of gyration reckoned rectangular right angles rigid body rotation round shear shell sides simple harmonic motion solid angle space spherical surface spiral square straight line strain stress suppose tangent theorem tion torsion uniform unit vertical whole wire
Popular passages
Page 10 - NALOPAKHYANAM, OR, THE TALE OF NALA ; containing the Sanskrit Text in Roman Characters, followed by a Vocabulary in which each word is placed under its root, with references to derived words in Cognate Languages, and a sketch of Sanskrit Grammar. By the Rev. THOMAS JARRETT, MA Trinity College, Regius Professor of Hebrew, late Professor of Arabic, and formerly Fellow of St Catharine's College, Cambridge. Demy 8vo.
Page 8 - PRIVATE ORATIONS OF DEMOSTHENES, with Introductions and English Notes, by FA PALEY, MA Editor of Aeschylus, etc. and JE SANDYS, MA Fellow and Tutor of St John's College, and Public Orator in the University of Cambridge. PART I. Contra Phormionem, Lacritum, Pantaenetum, Boeotum de Nomine, Boeotum de Dote, Dionysodorum. Crown 8vo.
Page 167 - that every particle of matter in the universe attracts every other particle, with a force whose direction is that of the line joining the two, and whose magnitude is directly as the product of their masses, and inversely as the square of their distances from each other.
Page 4 - The Missing Fragment of the Latin Translation of the Fourth Book of Ezra, discovered, and edited with an Introduction and Notes, and a facsimile of the MS., by ROBERT L. BENSLY, MA, Sub-Librarian of the University Library, and Reader in Hebrew, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.
Page 7 - Wilson's Illustration of the Method of explaining the New Testament, by the early opinions of Jews and Christians concerning Christ.
Page 5 - M. Minucii Felicis Octavius. The text newly revised from the original MS. with an English Commentary, Analysis, Introduction, and Copious Indices. Edited by HA HOLDEN, LL.D.. Head Master of Ipswich School, late Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, Classical Examiner to the University of London. Crown Octavo. 7^. 6d. Theophili Episcopi Antiochensis Libri Tres ad Autolycum. Edidit, Prolegomenis Versione Notulis Indicibus instruxit GuLIELMUs GILsON HUMPHRY, STB Collegii Sanctiss.
Page 12 - A Synopsis of the Classification of the British Palaeozoic Rocks, by the Rev. ADAM SEDGWICK, MA, FRS, with a systematic description of the British Palaeozoic Fossils in the Geological Museum of the University of Cambridge, by FREDERICK M°CoY, FGS One vol., Royal Quarto, cloth, Plates, £i.
Page 5 - THEOLOGY— (ENGLISH). Works of Isaac Barrow, compared with the original MSS., enlarged with Materials hitherto unpublished. A new Edition, by A. NAPIER, MA of Trinity College, Vicar of Holkham, Norfolk.
Page 6 - Wheatly on the Common Prayer, edited by GE CORRIE, DD Master of Jesus College, Examining Chaplain to the late Lord Bishop of Ely. Demy Octavo. 7*. dd. The Homilies, with Various Readings, and the Quotations from the Fathers given at length in the Original Languages.
Page 12 - A Catalogue of the Collection of Cambrian and Silurian Fossils contained in the Geological Museum of the University of Cambridge, by JW SALTER, FGS With a Preface by the Rev.