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... energy are contained in Sun rays . If we could use them completely to do mechanical work , every square yard shone on directly by Sun rays would furnish over one horsepower . The state of Arizona might furnish Sun power equal to about ...
... energy are contained in Sun rays . If we could use them completely to do mechanical work , every square yard shone on directly by Sun rays would furnish over one horsepower . The state of Arizona might furnish Sun power equal to about ...
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... energy , the Gur- witsch rays and ultraviolet rays , are identical , it is impos- sible to say . They appear to do the same thing , but until we know the precise nature of the " vital " energy , it will be well to honor the discoverer ...
... energy , the Gur- witsch rays and ultraviolet rays , are identical , it is impos- sible to say . They appear to do the same thing , but until we know the precise nature of the " vital " energy , it will be well to honor the discoverer ...
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... energy . Two hypotheses have been advanced , glycolysis and oxidation . Glycolysis is a chemical process that takes place when muscle does work , and involves the formation of lactic acid from glycogen . The fact that active muscle ...
... energy . Two hypotheses have been advanced , glycolysis and oxidation . Glycolysis is a chemical process that takes place when muscle does work , and involves the formation of lactic acid from glycogen . The fact that active muscle ...
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THE SUN by Dr C G Abbot | 3 |
CHASING AN ECLIPSE TO THE SOUTH SEAS by Prof | 14 |
A FUTURE JOURNEY TO THE MOON by Prof John | 25 |
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