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... satisfy the actual phenomena . 4. The simplest view of matter , derived at once from the law of gravitation , is that it consists of monads , or move- able centres of force , unextended , but definite in 8 ON MATTER AND ETHER .
... satisfy the actual phenomena . 4. The simplest view of matter , derived at once from the law of gravitation , is that it consists of monads , or move- able centres of force , unextended , but definite in 8 ON MATTER AND ETHER .
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... consists of double monads , of matter combined with ether , following a double law of force , with a positive and a negative term . The second consists of free or uncombined ether , obeying its own simple law of self - repulsion . The ...
... consists of double monads , of matter combined with ether , following a double law of force , with a positive and a negative term . The second consists of free or uncombined ether , obeying its own simple law of self - repulsion . The ...
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... consist of a definite number of simple atoms , in some sim- ple or compound arrangement . Sensible heat is the vis ... consists of vibrations or undulations , trans- verse to the axis of the rays , propagated through the free ether of ...
... consist of a definite number of simple atoms , in some sim- ple or compound arrangement . Sensible heat is the vis ... consists of vibrations or undulations , trans- verse to the axis of the rays , propagated through the free ether of ...
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... consists in the increase or decrease of the mean vis viva of ethereal repulsion between surfaces of material substances , arising from some change or special modification , of those surfaces , with reference to their charge of attached ...
... consists in the increase or decrease of the mean vis viva of ethereal repulsion between surfaces of material substances , arising from some change or special modification , of those surfaces , with reference to their charge of attached ...
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Thomas Rawson Birks. parts , and retard their condensation . The comet will thus consist of slightly coherent nuclei , gaseous envelopes of each little nucleus , and a common igneous envelope of the whole ; or else of gaseous spaces ...
Thomas Rawson Birks. parts , and retard their condensation . The comet will thus consist of slightly coherent nuclei , gaseous envelopes of each little nucleus , and a common igneous envelope of the whole ; or else of gaseous spaces ...
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Page 3 - I frame no hypotheses: for whatever is not deduced from the phenomena is to be called an hypothesis ; and hypotheses, whether metaphysical or physical, whether of occult qualities or mechanical, have no place in experimental philosophy.
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