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Author Whiston, William, 1667-1752
Author Hauksbee, Francis, 1687-1763
Title A Course of Mechanical, Magnetical, Optical, Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Experiments
perform'd by Francis Hauksbee, and the Explanatory Lectures read by William Whiston, M.A.
Note Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "A Course of Mechanical, Magnetical, Optical, Hydrostatical and Pneumatical Experiments" by Francis Hauksbee is a scientific publication written in the early 18th century. The work presents a series of experiments and demonstrations related to various scientific principles, including mechanics and optics. It aims to elucidate natural philosophy concepts, primarily focusing on the laws of physics as demonstrated through practical experimentation. The opening of the text introduces readers to various experiments conducted over multiple days, beginning with the foundational laws of motion established by Sir Isaac Newton. Hauksbee outlines experiments designed to observe the behavior of falling bodies, utilize levers and pulleys, and explore the properties of gravity and forces in motion. Further, there are detailed explanations of subsequent days focusing on magnetism, optics, hydrostatics, and pneumatics, including experiments that illustrate principles such as the reflection and refraction of light and the behaviors of fluids in various conditions. Overall, the beginning sets a rigorous and systematic approach to understanding these scientific phenomena through experimentation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QC: Science: Physics
Subject Physics -- Early works to 1800
Subject Physical instruments
Subject Physics -- Experiments
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EBook-No. 44019
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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