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... force . Now , it is just as true that inert matter has no power to bring itself to rest when once put in motion , as that it cannot put itself in motion when at rest ; for having no life , it is perfectly passive both to motion and rest ...
... force . Now , it is just as true that inert matter has no power to bring itself to rest when once put in motion , as that it cannot put itself in motion when at rest ; for having no life , it is perfectly passive both to motion and rest ...
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... force of cohesion with which the several particles of these bodies are united . When the particles of a body can be suspended in the air in a fluid state , they will , if not under the attrac- tive influence of some other body , arrange ...
... force of cohesion with which the several particles of these bodies are united . When the particles of a body can be suspended in the air in a fluid state , they will , if not under the attrac- tive influence of some other body , arrange ...
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... force , in this respect , produces what is called atmospheric pressure , the air being pulled or pressed down by a force equivalent to about 15 lbs . on the square inch , at the level of the sea , and diminishes in proportion to the ...
... force , in this respect , produces what is called atmospheric pressure , the air being pulled or pressed down by a force equivalent to about 15 lbs . on the square inch , at the level of the sea , and diminishes in proportion to the ...
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... force which dimi- nished it is withdrawn . This quality is termed elasti- city . Steel is one of the most elastic of metallic bodies , but its elasticity is not nearly so great as that of India- rubber , which , though twisted , drawn ...
... force which dimi- nished it is withdrawn . This quality is termed elasti- city . Steel is one of the most elastic of metallic bodies , but its elasticity is not nearly so great as that of India- rubber , which , though twisted , drawn ...
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... forces are also called powers . Motion , according to the mode in which the force acts , is susceptible of innumerable variations . Accord ing as the moving body is affected , it may move rapidly or slowly ; proceed in a straight line ...
... forces are also called powers . Motion , according to the mode in which the force acts , is susceptible of innumerable variations . Accord ing as the moving body is affected , it may move rapidly or slowly ; proceed in a straight line ...
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Otras ediciones - Ver todas
Chambers's Information for the People, Ed. by W. and R. Chambers Ltd Chambers W. And R. Sin vista previa disponible - 2013 |
Chambers's Information for the People, Ed. by W. and R. Chambers Ltd, Becom,Popular Educator,Chambers W and R Sin vista previa disponible - 2015 |
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