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An epitome of astronomy, with the new discoveries

Note 3 — Scene 4.

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If the Earth turned round its axis in 84 minutes and 43 seconds, the centrifugal force would be equal to the power of gravity at the equator; and all bodies there would entirely lose their weight. If the Earth revolved quicker, they would all fly off and leave it.

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