Introductory Course of Natural Philosophy for the Use of Schools and AcademiesA.S. Barnes, 1869 - 504 pages |
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... PRESSURE ON SUBMERGED BODIES .... V. - SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BODIES .. ΡΑΘΑ 11 22 39 64 70 73 82 86 90 96 CHAPTER III . MECHANICS OF GASES AND VAPORS . I - THE ATMOSPHERE ... II . - MEASURE OF THE ELASTIC FORCE OF GASES .. III ...
... PRESSURE ON SUBMERGED BODIES .... V. - SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BODIES .. ΡΑΘΑ 11 22 39 64 70 73 82 86 90 96 CHAPTER III . MECHANICS OF GASES AND VAPORS . I - THE ATMOSPHERE ... II . - MEASURE OF THE ELASTIC FORCE OF GASES .. III ...
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... pressure . This property is a conse- quence of porosity , and the change of bulk comes from the particles being brought nearer together by the pressure . Sponge , india - rubber , cork , and elder pith , are examples of compressible ...
... pressure . This property is a conse- quence of porosity , and the change of bulk comes from the particles being brought nearer together by the pressure . Sponge , india - rubber , cork , and elder pith , are examples of compressible ...
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... pressure . Fig 4 . Dilatability . 12. DILATABILITY is the property that a body possesses of assuming a greater bulk under certain circumstances . In the experiment upon air , explained in the last article , Are liquids compressible ...
... pressure . Fig 4 . Dilatability . 12. DILATABILITY is the property that a body possesses of assuming a greater bulk under certain circumstances . In the experiment upon air , explained in the last article , Are liquids compressible ...
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... pressures , and even for restoring inclined walls to an erect position . Elasticity . 13. ELASTICITY is the property which ... pressure , by flexure or bending , by torsion Example . Application in putting tire upon a wheel . Example of ...
... pressures , and even for restoring inclined walls to an erect position . Elasticity . 13. ELASTICITY is the property which ... pressure , by flexure or bending , by torsion Example . Application in putting tire upon a wheel . Example of ...
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... pressure , which is called Weight . NEWTON showed that the force of gravity , as exhibited at the earth's surface , is only a particular case of a general attraction extending throughout the Universe , and contin- ually tending to draw ...
... pressure , which is called Weight . NEWTON showed that the force of gravity , as exhibited at the earth's surface , is only a particular case of a general attraction extending throughout the Universe , and contin- ually tending to draw ...
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