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... respect it is said to possess an unwillingness or reluctance to move ; but these phrases are only figu- rative , and are used for the purpose of conveying a forcible idea of the passiveness of its character . It is also , consequence of ...
... respect it is said to possess an unwillingness or reluctance to move ; but these phrases are only figu- rative , and are used for the purpose of conveying a forcible idea of the passiveness of its character . It is also , consequence of ...
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... respect to the other . If the weight hang fairly from the centre of the pole , each man will bear just a half of the burden ; but if the weight be slipped along to be nearer one end of the lever than the other , then the man who bears ...
... respect to the other . If the weight hang fairly from the centre of the pole , each man will bear just a half of the burden ; but if the weight be slipped along to be nearer one end of the lever than the other , then the man who bears ...
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... respect to the resistance presented in moderate velocities , which applies both to air and water . It is , that the resistance is proportional to the square of the velocity . For example , a velocity of twenty niles an hour causes a ...
... respect to the resistance presented in moderate velocities , which applies both to air and water . It is , that the resistance is proportional to the square of the velocity . For example , a velocity of twenty niles an hour causes a ...
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... respect for all aërial substances . The specific gravity of air being denominated 1000 , oxygen gas is 1111 ; nitrogen gas 972 ; hydrogen gas 69 ; and carbonic acid gas 1529. The lightest of these kinds of gas , therefore , is hydrogen ...
... respect for all aërial substances . The specific gravity of air being denominated 1000 , oxygen gas is 1111 ; nitrogen gas 972 ; hydrogen gas 69 ; and carbonic acid gas 1529. The lightest of these kinds of gas , therefore , is hydrogen ...
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... respect to the polarisation of light - which is the separation of a ray of light into two rays , having dif- ferent properties from each other , among which pro- perties is that of producing colour in a variety of ways , although the ...
... respect to the polarisation of light - which is the separation of a ray of light into two rays , having dif- ferent properties from each other , among which pro- perties is that of producing colour in a variety of ways , although the ...
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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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