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LoC No.: 03023377
Title: The Machinery of the Universe: Mechanical Conceptions of Physical Phenomena
Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Machinery of the Universe: Mechanical Conceptions of Physical Phenomena" by A. E. Dolbear is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the principles of physics and astronomy, emphasizing mechanical conceptions that explain physical phenomena, particularly the transformations of energy and the role of matter and the ether. Dolbear seeks to clarify complex scientific ideas and eliminate outdated metaphysical interpretations, providing a grounded understanding of the underlying mechanics of the universe. The opening of this publication sets the stage by contrasting ancient and modern ideas about physical phenomena, highlighting the evolution of thought regarding forces, energy, and matter. Dolbear references historical figures like Newton, discussing their contributions and the misconceptions that persisted regarding 'imponderables' and other metaphysical explanations. He suggests a need for a clearer mechanical interpretation of energy transformation, asserting that all phenomena can be understood through the concepts of motion and the interactions between different forms of energy. This foundational argument paves the way for a deeper exploration of the properties and relationships of matter and ether, leading to the systematic analysis found in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dolbear, A. E. (Amos Emerson), 1837-1910
EBook No.: 29444
Published: Jul 18, 2009
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Force and energy
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03023377
Title: The Machinery of the Universe: Mechanical Conceptions of Physical Phenomena
Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Andrew D. Hwang, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Machinery of the Universe: Mechanical Conceptions of Physical Phenomena" by A. E. Dolbear is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the principles of physics and astronomy, emphasizing mechanical conceptions that explain physical phenomena, particularly the transformations of energy and the role of matter and the ether. Dolbear seeks to clarify complex scientific ideas and eliminate outdated metaphysical interpretations, providing a grounded understanding of the underlying mechanics of the universe. The opening of this publication sets the stage by contrasting ancient and modern ideas about physical phenomena, highlighting the evolution of thought regarding forces, energy, and matter. Dolbear references historical figures like Newton, discussing their contributions and the misconceptions that persisted regarding 'imponderables' and other metaphysical explanations. He suggests a need for a clearer mechanical interpretation of energy transformation, asserting that all phenomena can be understood through the concepts of motion and the interactions between different forms of energy. This foundational argument paves the way for a deeper exploration of the properties and relationships of matter and ether, leading to the systematic analysis found in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dolbear, A. E. (Amos Emerson), 1837-1910
EBook No.: 29444
Published: Jul 18, 2009
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Force and energy
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.