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... means be equally applicable to the de - of accelerating forces . scents of heavy bodies down in- clined planes . The ... mean diurnal revolution of the sun , which is 3 55 " of mean time , or nearly 3 56 ; that is to say , a the sum of ...
... means be equally applicable to the de - of accelerating forces . scents of heavy bodies down in- clined planes . The ... mean diurnal revolution of the sun , which is 3 55 " of mean time , or nearly 3 56 ; that is to say , a the sum of ...
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... mean diurnal motion ; and retarded in its motion , when the mean exceeds the reai diurnal motion . This inequality arises from the change in the dis- tance of the planet from the sun , which is continually varying ; the planet moving ...
... mean diurnal motion ; and retarded in its motion , when the mean exceeds the reai diurnal motion . This inequality arises from the change in the dis- tance of the planet from the sun , which is continually varying ; the planet moving ...
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... means of the sign + placed between them . In the addition of Algebraic EXAMPLES . √8 + 18 = 2√ / 2 + 3 √ / 2 = 5√ / 2 √12 + 27 = 2 / 3 + 3 / 3 = 5 / 3 108a1 + 32a = 3a 4a + 24a = ( 3a + 24a . - Note . When the quantities are ...
... means of the sign + placed between them . In the addition of Algebraic EXAMPLES . √8 + 18 = 2√ / 2 + 3 √ / 2 = 5√ / 2 √12 + 27 = 2 / 3 + 3 / 3 = 5 / 3 108a1 + 32a = 3a 4a + 24a = ( 3a + 24a . - Note . When the quantities are ...
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... means a fixed point of time , from which to begin a computation of the succeeding years . ÆRA also means the way or mode of accounting time . Thus , we say , such a year of the Chris- tian era , & c . Christian ERA . It is generally ...
... means a fixed point of time , from which to begin a computation of the succeeding years . ÆRA also means the way or mode of accounting time . Thus , we say , such a year of the Chris- tian era , & c . Christian ERA . It is generally ...
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... means of immense bag of linen , lined with wings and other contrivances , was paper , and containing upwards of certainly entertained by the an- 23,000 cubic feet , was found to cients ; and some accounts relate have a power of lifting ...
... means of immense bag of linen , lined with wings and other contrivances , was paper , and containing upwards of certainly entertained by the an- 23,000 cubic feet , was found to cients ; and some accounts relate have a power of lifting ...
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