Library of Useful Knowledge: Natural philosophy, Volume 2Baldwin and Cradock, 1829 - Physics |
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... Motion consists in a change of place . A body is in motion whenever it is changing its situation with regard to a fixed point . Now having observed that one of the general properties of bodies is inertia , that is , an entire ...
... Motion consists in a change of place . A body is in motion whenever it is changing its situation with regard to a fixed point . Now having observed that one of the general properties of bodies is inertia , that is , an entire ...
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... motion on the surface of the earth ; because the causes referred to ultimately destroy all motion , whether produced by natural or artificial means . When we study the celestial bodies , we find that nature abounds with examples of ...
... motion on the surface of the earth ; because the causes referred to ultimately destroy all motion , whether produced by natural or artificial means . When we study the celestial bodies , we find that nature abounds with examples of ...
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... motion . In a top , for instance , when spinning on its point , the axis is the line which passes through the middle of it , perpendicularly to the floor . The axle of the flyers of the windmill is the axis of its motion . The centre of ...
... motion . In a top , for instance , when spinning on its point , the axis is the line which passes through the middle of it , perpendicularly to the floor . The axle of the flyers of the windmill is the axis of its motion . The centre of ...
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POPULAR INTRODUCTIONS to NATURAL PHILOSOPHY By | i |
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MARCET icx | 10 |
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