Publisher's Synopsis
A Treatise On Attractions, Laplace�������s Functions, And The Figure Of The Earth is a book written by John Henry Pratt in 1871. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of gravitation and the mathematical formulas used to calculate the gravitational attraction between two bodies. It also covers the concept of Laplace�������s functions and their application in the study of celestial mechanics.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the subject matter. The first chapter provides an introduction to the principles of gravitation and the laws of motion. The second chapter explores the concept of potential and the calculation of gravitational potential energy. The third chapter delves into Laplace�������s functions and their use in the study of celestial mechanics.The fourth chapter discusses the figure of the earth and the methods used to measure its shape and size. The fifth chapter covers the calculation of the gravitational attraction between two bodies of arbitrary shape. The final chapter provides a summary of the main points covered in the book and their practical applications.Overall, A Treatise On Attractions, Laplace�������s Functions, And The Figure Of The Earth is a valuable resource for students and researchers in the fields of astronomy, physics, and mathematics. It provides a detailed and comprehensive guide to the principles of gravitation and the mathematical formulas used to calculate gravitational attraction and the figure of the earth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
