A DEDUCTION FROM TERRESTRIAL
ENERGY PHENOMENA
BY
JAMES WEIR
WITH 12 DIAGRAMS
LONGMANS, GREEN AND CO.
39 PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON
NEW YORK BOMBAY, AND CALCUTTA
1912
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An intimate study of natural phenomena and alengthened experience in physical research haveresulted in the formation of certain generalisationsand deductions which I now present in thisvolume. I have reached the conclusion that everyphysical phenomenon is due to the operation ofenergy transformations or energy transmissionsembodied in material, and takes place under theaction or influence of incepting energy fields. Inany instance the precise nature of the phenomenais dependent on the peculiar form of energy activelyengaged, on the nature of the material to whichthis energy is applied, and on the nature of theincepting field which influences the process. Inthe course of the work several concrete cases arediscussed, in which these features of energy areillustrated and explained by the use of simple experimentalapparatus. It is hoped that, by this means,the distinctive differences which exist in the manifestationsof energy, in its transformation, in itstransmission, and in its incepting forms will berendered[Pg vi]clear to the reader. I have to expressmy indebtedness to Mr. James Affleck, B.Sc.,for his assistance in the preparation of this workfor publication.
JAMES WEIR.
Over Courance,
Lockerbie, Scotland.
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