Volume 1

Elements of physics, or Natural philosophy : written for general use, in plain or non-technical language / by Neil Arnott.

  • Arnott, Neil, 1788-1874.
Date:
1864-1865
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Credit: Elements of physics, or Natural philosophy : written for general use, in plain or non-technical language / by Neil Arnott. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by King’s College London. The original may be consulted at King’s College London.

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    among fluid bodies:—a department called Hydrodynamics (from Greek words signifying water and force.) SECTION 1. Hydrostatics (water at rest or in equilibrium).* * * § 2. Pneumatics (airphenomena).'] 3. Hydraulics (water or fluid in motion).] 4. Acoustics (phenomena of sound and hearing).§ 5. Fluidity in relation to animals. PART IY. PHENOMENA OF IMPONDERABLE SUBSTANCE. The truths aiding to explain the more recondite phenomena of Imponderable Substance, in four chapters. CHAPTER 1. Heat. 2. Light. 3. Electricity (from the Greek word signifying amber ; the electric light having been first obtained from amber) : 4. Magnetism. PART V. phenomena of the heavens. A department commonly called Astronomy (from Greek words signifying laivs of the stars). Aarrjp, aster, star. No/xo?, nomos, law. * Y5&)p, udor, water, f Tlvevjui, pneuma, breath, air. % AvXos, autos, a pipe. § Akovcd, akouo, to bear.