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2011-12-20
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Weir, James, active 1883-1912
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The Energy System of Matter: A Deduction from Terrestrial Energy Phenomena
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"The Energy System of Matter: A Deduction from Terrestrial Energy Phenomena" by James Weir is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the principles governing energy transformations as they relate to matter, particularly emphasizing how terrestrial phenomena highlight these energy processes. It explores concepts like gravitational fields, energy conservation, and interactions among energies and materials in a comprehensive manner. At the start of this work, Weir outlines his foundational principles, asserting that all physical phenomena stem from energy transformations and incepting energy fields. He critiques existing scientific theories for their speculative nature and promotes a rigorous experimental method over abstract theorization. The introduction serves as a manifesto for his approach, emphasizing the necessity to focus on observable phenomena and the interconnectedness of energy and matter while providing a structure for the discussions that follow regarding terrestrial energy processes. This opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the mechanisms through which energy operates and transforms in both earthly and celestial contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 35.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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