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Questions; Mechanics; Of Central Forces

Questions; Mechanics; Of Central Forces

This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie begins with a series of questions and answers related to various topics in physics. The notes continue with a series of questions and answers in mechanics followed by expanded notes on gravity. The last section outlines centrifugal forces.
Queries and Hints vol. 3 #428-613

Queries and Hints vol. 3 #428-613

This is volume 3 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 428 to 613. Composed by James Dinwiddie in September, 1782 while he was in Dublin, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
Lecture 6 - Theories of the Earth

Lecture 6 - Theories of the Earth

In this series of notes written by James Dinwiddie, he discusses various natural philosophers' theories of the earth. He includes theories from Burnet, Woodward, Whiston, and Buffon.
Dynamics: 1. On the distinguishing properties of matter; 2. On the perserverance of matter; 3. Of...

Dynamics: 1. On the distinguishing properties of matter; 2. On the perserverance of matter; 3. Of the powers and activity of matter

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on matter. The notes are split into three sections; the first deals with the properties of matter including various propositions. The second discusses the perserverance of matter or what happens when forces are applied. The final section deals with the powers of matter and involves inertia and resistance.
Introduction; Mechanics

Introduction; Mechanics

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on topics in mechanics such as gravity, momentum, compound engines, and Ferguson's machine as well as matter, magnetism, electric shock, and capillary action in the introductory section.
Motion and Force

Motion and Force

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on motion and force. He mentions various forces that act on bodies including gravity and electricity as well as the various types of motion.
Plane Mirrors; Archimedes; Gravity

Plane Mirrors; Archimedes; Gravity

These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics in physics including gravity, force, velocity, light, and mirrors. Dinwiddie also mentions the classical natural philosophers Sappho, Archimedes, and Hermes.
Memoire

Memoire

Notes on a new method of preparing solid colours for paint by Antoine Francois de Fourcroy
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline twenty lectures on topics in physics including motion, gravity, force, and acceleration. The notes also touch on natural theology with respect to knowledge and creation.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of January 25, 1780 to March 25, 1780. During this time, Dinwiddie was in Drogheda and Dublin.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of April 25, 1780 to June 1, 1780. During this period, Dinwiddie was in Dublin.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of June 2, 1780 to September 6, 1780. During this period, Dinwiddie resided in Dublin.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of September 10, 1780 to December 31, 1780. During this time, Dinwiddie resided in Cork (Sept. 10 - Nov. 7), Kilkenny, and Dublin.
One letter to James Dinwiddie from Dumfries Philosophical Society

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Dumfries Philosophical Society

INDICES:::Philosophical ; apparatus ; Dumphies ; David Blair ; Alexander Fergussour ; Robert Laurie ; John Graham ; John Dickfou ; Alexander Copland ; William Carruthers ; John Hynd ; James Carruthers ; John Scott ; John Mackenzie ; Robert Birnie ; Simon Mackenzie ; Robert Corsane ; John Harley ; William Wight ; Gilbert Gordon ; John Scott ; Ebenezer Wilson ; James Laurie ; James Gilchrist ; Gilbert Patterson ; Andrew Ewart ; Hugh Carrie ; William Bell ; John Maxwell ; Hugh Lawson ; George Mackenzie ; Ivie Gregg ; Juhn Johnstones ; Walter Reddcell ; James Mounsey ; John Bushby ; John Murray ; Thomas Slothart ; George Clerk ; William Copland ; William Douglas ; Douglas ; James Fergusson ; Colonel Gordon ; Kirkpatrick ; Sir Robert Maxwell ; Major Maxwell ; Robert Riddell ; John Tyme ; Lord Ellcock ; Andrew Crosbie ; Alexander Orr ; Dumfries Philosophical Society
Queries and Hints vol. 2 #244-427

Queries and Hints vol. 2 #244-427

This is volume 2 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 244 to 427. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1780 while he was in Cork, Kilkenny, and Dublin, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of January 1, 1780 to January 24, 1780 during which time Dinwiddie was in Drogheda, Ireland.
Queries and Hints vol. 1 #1-243

Queries and Hints vol. 1 #1-243

This is volume 1 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1 to 243. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1779-80 while he was in Belfast, Newry, Drogheda, Dublin, and Cork, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
Vision

Vision

This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie examines vision. Dinwiddie describes the structures of the eye as well as the diffraction and refraction of light. This file consists of two journals.
Ballistics; Fortifications; Redoubts; Macedonian Phalanx

Ballistics; Fortifications; Redoubts; Macedonian Phalanx

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss a number of topics related to the military including fortifications, ballistics, redoubts, and the Macedonian Phalanx. Dinwiddie mentions various materials for building fortifications, armour, and weapons. He also records the arrangement of the Macedonian Phalanx.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of March 26, 1780 to April 24, 1780 at which time he was in Dublin.
Cartography

Cartography

This scientific journal by James Dinwiddie focuses on navigation by stars which is demonstrated through a series of calculations. This file consists of one journal.
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