Note 15 — Chapter XVIII · “GREENWICH TIME” AND THE USE MADE OF IT.
Reading edition
It was found, that between the passing of the spark into the gun, and the ignition of the powder and discharge of the piece, one tenth of a second elapsed.
Reading edition
It was found, that between the passing of the spark into the gun, and the ignition of the powder and discharge of the piece, one tenth of a second elapsed.