The height of the pulleys from the ground was twelve yards, and consequently, when the weights had descended through that distance, they had to be wound up again in order to renew the motion of the paddle. — James Prescott Joule Copy Share Image
The height of the pulleys from the ground was twelve yards, and consequently, when the weights had descended through that distance, they had to… — James Prescott Joule Copy Share
The animal frame, though destined to fulfill so many other ends, is as a machine more perfect than the best contrived steam-engine-that is, is… — James Prescott Joule Copy Share
Believing that the power to destroy belongs to the Creator alone I affirm... that any theory which, when carried out, demands the annihilation of… — James Prescott Joule Copy Share
Order is manifestly maintained in the universe... governed by the sovereign will of God. — James Prescott Joule Copy Share
The most convincing proof of the conversion of heat into living force [vis viva] has been derived from my experiments with the electro-magnetic engine,… — James Prescott Joule Copy Share
The earth in its rapid motion round the sun possesses a degree of living force so vast that, if turned into the equivalent of… — James Prescott Joule Copy Share
My object has been, first to discover correct principles and then to suggest their practical development. — James Prescott Joule Copy Share
After the knowledge of, and obedience to, the will of God, the next aim must be to know something of His attributes of wisdom,… — James Prescott Joule Copy Share
It is evident that an acquaintance with natural laws means no less than an acquaintance with the mind of God therein expressed. — James Prescott Joule Copy Share
