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... lens , may appear of the same magnitude at all distances from the lens . 9. A body is projected from the top of a given inclined plane . Required the direction of projection in which the least velocity will bring it to the bottom of the ...
... lens , may appear of the same magnitude at all distances from the lens . 9. A body is projected from the top of a given inclined plane . Required the direction of projection in which the least velocity will bring it to the bottom of the ...
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... lens , so that the image may be double of the object , and erect . 18. Given the right ascension and declination of a star . Required its latitude and longitude . 19. Supposing the earth's orbit a parabola , find the apparent path of ...
... lens , so that the image may be double of the object , and erect . 18. Given the right ascension and declination of a star . Required its latitude and longitude . 19. Supposing the earth's orbit a parabola , find the apparent path of ...
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... water , having a side parallel to the surface , and their depths are in the ratio of 4 : 1 ; compare the times of filling through equal orifices in the bottoms . 6. What must be the form of a glass lens 6 [ 1801 . CAMBRIDGE PROBLEMS .
... water , having a side parallel to the surface , and their depths are in the ratio of 4 : 1 ; compare the times of filling through equal orifices in the bottoms . 6. What must be the form of a glass lens 6 [ 1801 . CAMBRIDGE PROBLEMS .
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6. What must be the form of a glass lens placed in water , that all rays , incident parallel to its axis , may converge accurately to one point within the water ? 7. The reflecting curve is a semi - circle , and rays fall parallel to ...
6. What must be the form of a glass lens placed in water , that all rays , incident parallel to its axis , may converge accurately to one point within the water ? 7. The reflecting curve is a semi - circle , and rays fall parallel to ...
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... lens , between the eye of a spectator and an object at a given distance , that the apparent magnitude may be a maximum . 15. Construct two angles geometrically , whose sines are in the ratio a : b , and tangents in the ratio m : 1 ; and ...
... lens , between the eye of a spectator and an object at a given distance , that the apparent magnitude may be a maximum . 15. Construct two angles geometrically , whose sines are in the ratio a : b , and tangents in the ratio m : 1 ; and ...
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