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... bodies , its energy depends not only on the state of each of its parts but also on their relative positions with respect to one another . The energy which depends on the relative positions of the bodies is called their ' mutual ...
... bodies , its energy depends not only on the state of each of its parts but also on their relative positions with respect to one another . The energy which depends on the relative positions of the bodies is called their ' mutual ...
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... body by the incident waves ; when a body is emitting radiation , the energy so lost is equal to the work done on the ether by the vibrating particles in starting the waves . 2 As will be seen later , the particles of a body vibrate in ...
... body by the incident waves ; when a body is emitting radiation , the energy so lost is equal to the work done on the ether by the vibrating particles in starting the waves . 2 As will be seen later , the particles of a body vibrate in ...
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... body . Again , if two moving bodies collide , they may be even- tually brought nearly to a state of apparent rest by the collision , so that there will seem to be a considerable loss of kinetic energy without a corresponding increase of ...
... body . Again , if two moving bodies collide , they may be even- tually brought nearly to a state of apparent rest by the collision , so that there will seem to be a considerable loss of kinetic energy without a corresponding increase of ...
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... bodies like iron or compressed gases , the capacity of acquiring mechanical kinetic energy without the assistance of ex ternal forces a property which will hereafter be defined as mechanical potential energy - is not necessarily due ...
... bodies like iron or compressed gases , the capacity of acquiring mechanical kinetic energy without the assistance of ex ternal forces a property which will hereafter be defined as mechanical potential energy - is not necessarily due ...
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... bodies , A , B be pressed together , their surfaces of contact will sink into one another , and if we attempt to move one body over the other , we shall experience a resistance in addition to the external forces . This resistance is at ...
... bodies , A , B be pressed together , their surfaces of contact will sink into one another , and if we attempt to move one body over the other , we shall experience a resistance in addition to the external forces . This resistance is at ...
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angle angular momentum angular velocity atmo axis of figure axis of rotation body C₂ calories Cambridge Warehouse carbonic acid Carnot's principle centre of mass constant pressure contact-forces Crown 8vo cryohydrate cubic centimetres curve cycle cylinder denote distance earth Edition electric entropy equal equation ergs external forces freezing given gramme gravitation heat absorbed Hence independent variables indicator diagram liquid M.A. Demy 8vo mechanical kinetic energy mechanical motions mercury momenta non-frictional non-mechanical kinetic energy obtained orbit parallel particle piston plane positive potential at constant potential energy quantity of heat radiation rectangular axes result reversible salt solution specific heat square centimetre stable equilibrium steam substance suppose surface temperature and pressure thermodynamic potential thermometer tidal friction tube vessel volume zero
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