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... and even in a University course , though classed among the subjects
embraced by Natural Philosophy , its position in the curriculum of studies is little
more than nominal . The causes of this neglect are not far to seek : — the chief
being the ...
... and even in a University course , though classed among the subjects
embraced by Natural Philosophy , its position in the curriculum of studies is little
more than nominal . The causes of this neglect are not far to seek : — the chief
being the ...
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To meet this want , the author has particularly described the various instruments
in use , given directions for placing them in situations and in positions best suited
for observation , pointed out how they are liable to get out of order , and ...
To meet this want , the author has particularly described the various instruments
in use , given directions for placing them in situations and in positions best suited
for observation , pointed out how they are liable to get out of order , and ...
Side 1
... present , and future positions . But it is quite different with meteorology . Owing
to the complexity and intricacy of the phenomena , and the manifold influences by
which they are modified and determined , it would be a task , even supposing ...
... present , and future positions . But it is quite different with meteorology . Owing
to the complexity and intricacy of the phenomena , and the manifold influences by
which they are modified and determined , it would be a task , even supposing ...
Side 21
In hanging or fixing the barometer , a perfectly perpendicular position must be
secured ; for if this be not attended to , the readings will be higher in proportion to
the amount of the deviation from the perpendicular . Thus if , instead of hanging
in ...
In hanging or fixing the barometer , a perfectly perpendicular position must be
secured ; for if this be not attended to , the readings will be higher in proportion to
the amount of the deviation from the perpendicular . Thus if , instead of hanging
in ...
Side 26
33 inch , & c . Suppose the vernier set as described and figured at page 19 % that
is , having the zero line of the vernier a tangent to the convex curve of the
mercury in the column . If the vernier and scale occupy the relative positions as in
fig .
33 inch , & c . Suppose the vernier set as described and figured at page 19 % that
is , having the zero line of the vernier a tangent to the convex curve of the
mercury in the column . If the vernier and scale occupy the relative positions as in
fig .
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Bibliografisk informasjon
| Tittel | Handy Book of Meteorology |
| Forfatter | Alexander Buchan |
| Utgave | 2 |
| Utgiver | W. Blackwood and Sons, 1868 |
| Original fra | Harvard University |
| Digitalisert | 25. mar 2008 |
| Lengde | 371 sider |
| Eksporter sitat | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |