On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page 113
... glass tube of extremely fine bore , such as a small thermometer tube , be plunged into a cup of water or spirit of wine , the liquid will immediately rise in the tube above the level of that in the cup ; and the surface of the little ...
... glass tube of extremely fine bore , such as a small thermometer tube , be plunged into a cup of water or spirit of wine , the liquid will immediately rise in the tube above the level of that in the cup ; and the surface of the little ...
Page 115
... glass ; tea rises above its level on the side of a cup ; but , if the glass or cup be too full , the edges attract the liquid downwards , and give it a rounded form . A column of liquid will rise above or sink below its level between ...
... glass ; tea rises above its level on the side of a cup ; but , if the glass or cup be too full , the edges attract the liquid downwards , and give it a rounded form . A column of liquid will rise above or sink below its level between ...
Page 143
... glass , or wood , give the same tone as to pitch under the same circumstances , which shows that the air alone produces the sound . Metal springs fastened at one end , when forcibly bent , endea- vour to return to rest by a series of ...
... glass , or wood , give the same tone as to pitch under the same circumstances , which shows that the air alone produces the sound . Metal springs fastened at one end , when forcibly bent , endea- vour to return to rest by a series of ...
Page 144
... glass or metallic rod , when struck at one end , or rubbed in the direction of its length with a wet finger , vibrates longitudi- nally , like a column of air , by the alternate condensation and expansion of its constituent particles ...
... glass or metallic rod , when struck at one end , or rubbed in the direction of its length with a wet finger , vibrates longitudi- nally , like a column of air , by the alternate condensation and expansion of its constituent particles ...
Page 147
... glasses , gongs , & c . , have their shape momentarily and forcibly changed by the blow , and from their elasticity , or tendency to resume their natural form , a series of undulations take place , owing to the alternate condensations ...
... glasses , gongs , & c . , have their shape momentarily and forcibly changed by the blow , and from their elasticity , or tendency to resume their natural form , a series of undulations take place , owing to the alternate condensations ...
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