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concept of absolute zero—the temperature at which no heat can be removed from a system. Thomson’s work also played a large part in formalizing the second law of thermodynamics, where he formulated the familiar
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founded by Becher and Stahl. This played also a role in naming the first instrument that enabled measurements of the amount of heat calorimeter (Roberts 1991, see also Beretta 2005), the ice calorimeter. For [...] the glass. also in 1804 an investigation in which he analyzed the ability of various materials to emit radiant heat. 2 Whilst this inquiry may be seen as funda- mental research, there are also aspects of [...] experimental resources (which will be discussed later) it also caused a difficulty: Even though conceptual difficulties played a role, it was also Joule’s status that was meaningful. He was not a trained
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vitamin.” Funk also illustrated the method and the amount of the beriberi vitamin that could be precipitated from an aqueous solution, as well as the chemical formula for the vitamin. g He also gave an il [...] fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh) and seven years later became its treasurer. He also became a member of the Philosophical and Medical Society of Edinburgh. But his important scientific [...] that the water obtained from a vapour of heated sea water was fresh and was suitable for drinking. He also proposed the use of solar energy for water distillation. Unfortunately, the technology at that time
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both of these processes. Antoine also showed that oxy- gen plays a key role in respiration for animals and plants, as well as in the process of metal rusting. He also discovered that hydrogen, in combina- [...] on Ex- act and Natural Sciences. Here, he studied math- ematics and astronomy. Young Lavoisier was also interested in botany, geology, and mineralogy, and attended some chemistry courses. He left Collège [...] out numerous chemistry experiments. He wrote on the origin of chemical elements and combustion. He also ex- perimented with electrical discharges, and com- pared various barometers. The daily life of Lavoisier
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with JJ’s help, Rutherford obtained his first job as professor at McGill Uni- versity in Montreal, Canada. Finally, he was also able to marry his sweetheart, Mary, who had waited for him all this time [...] life oc- curred when he chose Professor J. J. Thompson (known as JJ by his students) at Cambridge Uni- versity’s Cavendish Laboratory as his doctoral su- pervisor. Cambridge had just instituted the new
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seen in the historical analysis both in Greek antiquity, as well as for the modern period. It can also be identified in the educational conceptions. The historical development of the concept of elements [...] elements were not what we call earth, fire, air, and water, but they are elementary principles (see also the background on the development of the Periodic Table). 2 Historical Background: Atoms Storytelling [...] atomic theory, apart from not ac- cepting the idea of empty space, which contradicted his theory. He also found the notion of an object being in permanent motion absurd. He opposed the atomic concept in its
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, New Zealand. There, he became a very active student, not only in science, but also playing for the rugby team. He also partic- ipated in the Dialectic Society (a student debating group) and the graduation [...] with JJ’s help, Rutherford obtained his first job as professor at McGill Uni- versity in Montreal, Canada. Finally, he was also able to marry his sweetheart, Mary, who had waited for him all this time [...] in 1909, Mach was also very prominent in his times) and the proponents of a statistical inter- pretation (most notably Boltzmann) was not just based on physical issues but involved also deep philosophical
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little surprised because usually Sibylla wasn’t the one who left her bed first. Finally, her stepfather also came to the table and Sibylla instantly asked: “Sir Father, it doesn’t rain any more, will we visit
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use of watercolors, painting still lifes and chalcography. His disciple, Abraham Mignon (1640-1679) also supported her enthusiasm and trained her in the art of painting and engraving. Pedantic mother taught [...] sketchbook, her first book Blumenbuch, containing detailed images of plants was edited (1675). She also painted on parchment and on linen canvas, embroidered and engraved, and taught a group of women, one [...] and engravings, and not only managed to give the shape and color of flowers, plants and insects, but also was a shrewd observer of the habits of caterpillars, flies, spiders, she was the right woman, a good