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In describing vibrations we shall proceed from the slowest to the quickest. The slowest we shall deal with are sound vibra tions. A steel spring fastened at one end can be made to vibrate by plucking the free end. Its vibrations>z< are, say, 4 or 5 per second. It produces no sound. Shorten the steel spring until the vibrations are 20 per second. A low musical note is heard. Shorten the spring again, its vibrations are still more rapid and we hear a note of higher pitch. In each case the vibrations produced in the air are similar, but our ears cannot hear vibrations whose rate is slower than about 16 per second. The long, slowly vibrating rod produces vibrations which may be called inaudible sound - inaudible because they are too slow.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the remarkable discovery of X-rays by Professor Rontgen in 1895. From the earliest scientific experiments on sound, heat and light to the relatively recent study of electricity, magnetism and the elusive force of gravity, this book traces the historical understanding of vibrations and waves before diving into the profound findings in Rontgen's original paper, 'On a New Kind of Rays.' The author then places Rontgen's groundbreaking investigation in the context of the existing scientific knowledge of the time. The author also discusses the potential applications of this new technology in medicine, industry, and other fields. This fascinating book provides a comprehensive overview of the discovery of X-rays, from its historical roots to its wide-ranging implications and applications. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282417703_0
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