x 
fally con 
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verted into other form or forms without diminution. Could such 
an apparatus be constructed with theoretical perfection, it would 
represent an eternal circuit of force; and, like the frictionless 
i ion, after 
4 chain of modifications. 
In this inert apparatus no force whatever would have been em- 
that it shall change its form in exerting itself, the case is in no- 
r 
uism. Our design ha 
es 
us it would appear that the metamorphosis of force, though 
n i i is the result of some 
definite mode of causation. at this causation is, and whether 
It is susceptible of measurement, are the next questions. In the 
8a 
are mutually ends and means.” If in 8 
force ig consumed, disorganization withou 
Even if it be also, to some extent, supplied by the disorganization of food not 
nverted, the argument is not thereby affected. 
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