On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page 106
... glass manufactories . After the large plates of glass of which mirrors are to be made have received their last polish , they are carefully wiped and laid on their edges with their surfaces resting on one another . In the course of time ...
... glass manufactories . After the large plates of glass of which mirrors are to be made have received their last polish , they are carefully wiped and laid on their edges with their surfaces resting on one another . In the course of time ...
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 114
... glass is more dense than water or alcohol , the resulting force will be inclined towards the interior side of the tube ; there- fore the surface of the liquid must be more elevated at the sides of the tube than in the centre in order to ...
... glass is more dense than water or alcohol , the resulting force will be inclined towards the interior side of the tube ; there- fore the surface of the liquid must be more elevated at the sides of the tube than in the centre in order to ...
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 135
... glass , and some kinds of wood , at the rate of 18,530 feet in a second . The velocity of sound is obstructed by a variety of circumstances , such as falling snow , fog , rain , or any other cause which disturbs the homogeneity of the ...
... glass , and some kinds of wood , at the rate of 18,530 feet in a second . The velocity of sound is obstructed by a variety of circumstances , such as falling snow , fog , rain , or any other cause which disturbs the homogeneity of the ...
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