Treatise on natural philosophy (Vol. 2)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This refers to Volume 2 of Thomson's treatise on natural philosophy.
- In plain terms
- It is the second volume of his big book.
- What can you take from it?
- Multi-volume works often contain complex, detailed theories.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does this volume differ from volume one?
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