The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins ... to which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works (1708)
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672, Pre-1801 Imprint Collection (Library of Congress), George Fabyan Collection (Library of Congress) · London, Printed for J. Nicholson [etc.] · leaf 86
H Suppofe this Earth were A, which was to move inthe Gircle C, D, and let the Bullet be fuppc/ed at B,within its proper Verge ; I fay, whether this Earth didftand ftill, or move fwiftly towards D, yet the Balletwould ftlll keep at the famedidance, by reafon of chatMagnetick Virtue of the Center (if…
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