Elements of Physics; Or, Natural Philosophy, General and Medical: Written for Universal Use, in Plain Or Non-technical Language; and Containing New Disquistions and Practical Suggestions. Comprised in Five Parts. 1st. Somatology, Statics, and Dynamics. 2nd. Mechanics. 3rd Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and Acoustics. 4th. Heat and Light. 5th. Animal and Medical Physics ...Lea & Blanchard, 1841 - 520 стор. |
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