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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph A. F. Plateau
Date:
[25 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.167 (C: RS:HS 24.61)
Summary:

Apologizes for not having answered earlier. JH's health has been 'indifferent.' Received 'Sur un Problème curieux de Magnetisme' yesterday. Discusses 'alleged free suspension of Mahomet's coffin.' Agrees with JP that 'establishment of a stable equilibrium under the influence of mere magnetic forces is impossible.' Elaborates on an experiment relating to the 'problem.' Lists the works by JP that he has.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Joseph A. F. Plateau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 October 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.168
Summary:

Submits some observations concerning the experiment mentioned in JH's last letter [1864-9-25]. Discusses in detail his results of an experiment concerning the impossibility of a stable equilibrium. Decides stable equilibrium exists only in vertical position, not in horizontal. Sends another copy of his latest paper. Mentions a printing error in his memoir concerning molecular attraction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project