On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences

Note N. 120 — SECTION VI.

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Note 120, p. 45. Ellipsoid of revolution. A solid formed by the revolution of an ellipse about its axis. If the ellipse revolve about its minor axis Q D, fig. 6, the ellipsoid will be oblate, or flattened at the poles like an orange. If the revolution be about the greater axis A P, the ellipsoid will be prolate, like an egg.

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