Natural Theology; Or Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity, Collected from the Appearances of Nature, Volume 1F.C. and J. Rivington, 1822 - 364 pagina's |
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Pagina 17
... directions nearly ( and physically speaking ) parallel . It re- quires a rounder lens to do it . The point of con- course behind the lens must fall critically upon the retina , or the vision is confused ; yet , other things remaining ...
... directions nearly ( and physically speaking ) parallel . It re- quires a rounder lens to do it . The point of con- course behind the lens must fall critically upon the retina , or the vision is confused ; yet , other things remaining ...
Pagina 30
... direction towards the brain , and to propagate it with the advantage of a lever ; which advantage consists in increasing the force and strength of the vibration , and at the same time . diminishing the space through which it oscillates ...
... direction towards the brain , and to propagate it with the advantage of a lever ; which advantage consists in increasing the force and strength of the vibration , and at the same time . diminishing the space through which it oscillates ...
Pagina 53
... direction ; which is a mechanical operation , exemplified in a multitude of instances . To mention only one : The tendon of the trochlear muscle of the eye , to the end that it may draw in the line required , is passed through a ...
... direction ; which is a mechanical operation , exemplified in a multitude of instances . To mention only one : The tendon of the trochlear muscle of the eye , to the end that it may draw in the line required , is passed through a ...
Pagina 64
... directions , might , in some degree , have answered the purpose of both moving the arm and turning the hand . But how much better it is accomplished by the present me chanism , any person may convince himself , who puts the ease and ...
... directions , might , in some degree , have answered the purpose of both moving the arm and turning the hand . But how much better it is accomplished by the present me chanism , any person may convince himself , who puts the ease and ...
Pagina 69
... direction of that line , a strong membrane runs from one end of the chain to the other , sufficient to resist any force which is ever likely to act in the direction of the back , or parallel to it , and con- sequently to secure the ...
... direction of that line , a strong membrane runs from one end of the chain to the other , sufficient to resist any force which is ever likely to act in the direction of the back , or parallel to it , and con- sequently to secure the ...
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