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| A Discourse concerning Gravity , and its Properties, wherein the Descent of Heavy Bodies , and the Motion of Projects is briefly, but fully handled: Together with the Solution of a Problem of great Use in Gunnery , by Mr. E. Halley . | 302 |
| A Proposition of General Use in the Art of Gunnery , shewing the Rule of laying a Mortar to pass, in order to strike any Object above or below the Horizon, by Mr. E. Halley . | 326 |
| A Discourse concerning the Measure of the Air's Resistance to Bodies moved in it. By the Learned John Wallis , S. T. D. and F. R. S. | 332 |
| An Instance of the Excellency of the Modern Algebra , in the Resolution of the Problem of finding the Foci of Optick Glasses universally. By Mr. E. Halley , S. R. S. | 348 |
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| An Analytical Resolution of certain Equations of the 3d, 5th, 7th, 9th Powers, and so on ad Infinitum , in finite Terms, after the manner of Cardan's Rules for Cubicks. By Mr. A. Moivre , F. R. S. | 365 |
| A Discourse concerning the Action of the Sun and Moon on Animal Bodies; and the Influence which this may have in many Diseases. By Richard Mead , M. D. F. R. S. | 371 |
Table of Contents
A TABLE OF THE Discourses contain'd in this Volume .
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