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... particularly interesting . It is variable in light and is six times brighter when west of Saturn than when to the east ; at its brightest it may surpass Rhea . If its rotation period is equal to its revolution period , as seems probable ...
... particularly interesting . It is variable in light and is six times brighter when west of Saturn than when to the east ; at its brightest it may surpass Rhea . If its rotation period is equal to its revolution period , as seems probable ...
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... particularly if the water content is high , and clay minerals will expand if permitted to absorb water . The low coefficient of friction of shales , particularly when moist , makes them unsuita- ble as structural and dam foundations ...
... particularly if the water content is high , and clay minerals will expand if permitted to absorb water . The low coefficient of friction of shales , particularly when moist , makes them unsuita- ble as structural and dam foundations ...
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... particularly in times of economic growth . If effective , they should reduce the need for more expensive remedial programs . Supportive services deal with educational programs , health services , popula- tion policies , manpower ...
... particularly in times of economic growth . If effective , they should reduce the need for more expensive remedial programs . Supportive services deal with educational programs , health services , popula- tion policies , manpower ...
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