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Paper, 'Concerning atoms and motion' by Mr [William?] Neile

Reference number: CLP/3i/49

Date: 17th century

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Paper by Neile regarding the movement of atoms. Discusses how wind affects water and how solid objects are able to float in water.

Subject: Physics

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CLP/3i/49
Earliest possible date
17th century
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Ink on paper
Page extent
11 pages
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Manuscript

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William Neile

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William Neile, Paper, 'Concerning atoms and motion' by Mr [William?] Neile, 17th century, CLP/3i/49, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_3i_49/paper-concerning-atoms-and-motion-by-mr-william-neile, accessed on 19 September 2024

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