Dictionary of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences, According to the Latest Improvements and Discoveries |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 100
Page 4
... Astronomy , Me- chanics , Optics , & c . ACCELERATION is principally used in Physics , to denote the in- creasing rapidity of bodies in fall- ing towards the centre of the earth , by a force called gravity , whether a property of matter ...
... Astronomy , Me- chanics , Optics , & c . ACCELERATION is principally used in Physics , to denote the in- creasing rapidity of bodies in fall- ing towards the centre of the earth , by a force called gravity , whether a property of matter ...
Page 7
... Astronomy , is a term applied to the fixed stars . The diurnal acceleration is the time by which the stars , in one diurnal revolution , anticipate the mean diurnal revolution of the sun , which is 3 55 " of mean time , or nearly 3 56 ...
... Astronomy , is a term applied to the fixed stars . The diurnal acceleration is the time by which the stars , in one diurnal revolution , anticipate the mean diurnal revolution of the sun , which is 3 55 " of mean time , or nearly 3 56 ...
Page 33
... Astronomy , is the arch measuring the height of a celestial object above the horizon . It is either true or apparent ... astronomer . Suppose there are four sets of altitudes obtained on two succes- sive days , ( viz . one set in the ...
... Astronomy , is the arch measuring the height of a celestial object above the horizon . It is either true or apparent ... astronomer . Suppose there are four sets of altitudes obtained on two succes- sive days , ( viz . one set in the ...
Page 34
... Astronomy , is an arch of the horizon , intercepted between the true east and west points , and the centre of the sun or a star at its rising or setting ; so the amplitude is of two kinds ; eastern and western . These are also called ...
... Astronomy , is an arch of the horizon , intercepted between the true east and west points , and the centre of the sun or a star at its rising or setting ; so the amplitude is of two kinds ; eastern and western . These are also called ...
Page 37
... Astronomy , any thing which relates to the year , or which returns yearly . ANNUITIES , signify any inter- est of money , rents , or pensions , payable from time to time , at par- ticular periods . immediately will amount to £ 100 in ...
... Astronomy , any thing which relates to the year , or which returns yearly . ANNUITIES , signify any inter- est of money , rents , or pensions , payable from time to time , at par- ticular periods . immediately will amount to £ 100 in ...
Other editions - View all
Dictionary of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences: According to the ... James Mitchell No preview available - 2017 |
Dictionary of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences: According to the ... James Mitchell No preview available - 2017 |
Common terms and phrases
absciss Algebra altitude appears Arithmetic Astronomy axis body called centre circle co-efficients conic sections consequently cosine cube cubic equation curve cycloid cylinder degree denominator denote diameter distance diurnal motion divided divisor earth ecliptic ellipse equa equal equation feet figure fluid fluxion force formula fraction frustrum Geometry given glass gravity greater greatest heat Hence horizon hyperbola inches instrument latitude length less logarithm longitude means measure mercury meridian method moon motion multiplied object observed orbit ordinate parabola parallax parallel passing perihelion perpendicular plane poles produced proportion quantity radius ratio rays refraction right angles right ascension right line roots side signs sine solid space specific gravity sphere spherical square stars subtangent supposed surd surface tance tang tangent telescope tion triangle tube velocity weight whence wind