Dictionary of the Mathematical and Physical Sciences, According to the Latest Improvements and Discoveries |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 100
Page 2
... space through which they appear to move , as seen from the earth during the time of the light's pass- ing from the planet to the earth . It is evident that this aberration will be greatest in the longitude , and very small in latitude ...
... space through which they appear to move , as seen from the earth during the time of the light's pass- ing from the planet to the earth . It is evident that this aberration will be greatest in the longitude , and very small in latitude ...
Page 5
... space , and since we may consider the motions as uni- form during any indefinite small instant of time , the above may also be taken to represent the spaces described at each successive in- stant ; and hence the sum of them will be the ...
... space , and since we may consider the motions as uni- form during any indefinite small instant of time , the above may also be taken to represent the spaces described at each successive in- stant ; and hence the sum of them will be the ...
Page 6
... spaces are propor- tional to the squares of the time ; so that if a body describe any given space in a given time , it will describe four times that space in a double time , nine times that space J or , S : s · T : in a treble time ...
... spaces are propor- tional to the squares of the time ; so that if a body describe any given space in a given time , it will describe four times that space in a double time , nine times that space J or , S : s · T : in a treble time ...
Page 7
... space of city . EXAM . 2. How long will à body be in falling through a space of 1608 feet ? Here s = 1608 , and t = √√ / - 162 S 1608 g = 10 seconds nearly . EXAM . 3. How far must a body fall to acquire a velocity of 386 feet per ...
... space of city . EXAM . 2. How long will à body be in falling through a space of 1608 feet ? Here s = 1608 , and t = √√ / - 162 S 1608 g = 10 seconds nearly . EXAM . 3. How far must a body fall to acquire a velocity of 386 feet per ...
Page 20
... space , that the elasticity which re - acts against the compressing weight , is equal to that weight . as the velocities with which equal balls are impelled , are directly as the square roots of the forces act- ing upon them , we shall ...
... space , that the elasticity which re - acts against the compressing weight , is equal to that weight . as the velocities with which equal balls are impelled , are directly as the square roots of the forces act- ing upon them , we shall ...
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