Cyclopadic Science SimplifiedF. Warne and Company, 1869 - 685 pages |
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Page 493
... flame being largely modified by the shape of the burner . " At the Polytechnic , it was shown by the writer that the clanking of a chain in the gallery of the lecture - room affected , at a distance of 50 ft . , the sensitive flame ...
... flame being largely modified by the shape of the burner . " At the Polytechnic , it was shown by the writer that the clanking of a chain in the gallery of the lecture - room affected , at a distance of 50 ft . , the sensitive flame ...
Page 499
... flame of a large gas - burner gave a loud , un- musical roar . By adding to the end of this tube a glass chimney , it was seen that when the flame was sounding it was broken up into wild ... flame instantly 32-2 MUSICAL FLAMES . 499.
... flame of a large gas - burner gave a loud , un- musical roar . By adding to the end of this tube a glass chimney , it was seen that when the flame was sounding it was broken up into wild ... flame instantly 32-2 MUSICAL FLAMES . 499.
Page 502
... flame emitted sound at an angle of 60 ° , but every degree after it decreased , until at 50 ° it stopped and refused to vibrate ; and when the tube was horizonal , the flame , as might be expected , stopped singing altogether , and ...
... flame emitted sound at an angle of 60 ° , but every degree after it decreased , until at 50 ° it stopped and refused to vibrate ; and when the tube was horizonal , the flame , as might be expected , stopped singing altogether , and ...
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