The Experimental PhilosopherWhittaker, 1838 - 488 pages |
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The Experimental Philosopher (Classic Reprint) William Mullinger Higgins Aucun aperçu disponible - 2019 |
EXPERIMENTAL PHILOSOPHER W. Mullinger (William Mullinger Higgins,Gilbert &. Rivington (1838) Bkp Cu-Banc Aucun aperçu disponible - 2016 |
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Page 447 - On the twenty-second day, these appearances were more elevated and distinct ; and on the twenty-sixth day, each figure assumed the form of a perfect insect, standing erect on a few bristles which formed its tail. Till this period, Mr.
Page 59 - Every body must persevere in its state of rest, or of uniform motion in a straight line, unless it be compelled to change that state by forces impressed upon it.
Page 447 - ... each of the nipples. On the twentysecond day these appearances were more elevated and distinct, and on the twenty-sixth day each figure assumed the form of a perfect insect, standing erect on a few bristles which formed its tail. Till this period...
Page 448 - ... some time after their birth, apparently averse to motion. In the course of a few weeks, about a hundred of them made their appearance on the stone. At first each of them fixed itself for a considerable time in one spot, appearing to feed by suction, but when a ray of light from the sun was directed upon it, it seemed disturbed, and removed itself to the shaded part of the stone. Out of about a hundred insects, not above five or six were born on the south side of the stone.
Page 140 - And that the stream of running waters might not be accelerated in falling, and by that acceleration become narrower, I fixed this plate not to the bottom, but to the side of the vessel, so as to make the water go out in the direction of a line parallel to the horizon. Then, when...