On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page 109
... Liquids crystallise in freezing , vapours by sublimation ( N. 170 ) ; and hard bodies , when fused , crystal- lise in cooling . Hence it may be inferred that all substances are composed of atoms , on whose magnitude , density , SECT ...
... Liquids crystallise in freezing , vapours by sublimation ( N. 170 ) ; and hard bodies , when fused , crystal- lise in cooling . Hence it may be inferred that all substances are composed of atoms , on whose magnitude , density , SECT ...
Page 113
... liquid columns depends not only upon the force of gravitation , but upon the cohesive force or reciprocal attraction between the molecules of the liquid and those of the tube containing it . This peculiar action of the cohesive force is ...
... liquid columns depends not only upon the force of gravitation , but upon the cohesive force or reciprocal attraction between the molecules of the liquid and those of the tube containing it . This peculiar action of the cohesive force is ...
Page 114
... liquid , and of the liquid particles on one another ; and , in order that the capil- lary column may be in equilibrio , the weight of that part of it which rises above or sinks below the level of the liquid in the cup must balance these ...
... liquid , and of the liquid particles on one another ; and , in order that the capil- lary column may be in equilibrio , the weight of that part of it which rises above or sinks below the level of the liquid in the cup must balance these ...
Page 115
... liquid downwards , and give it a rounded form . A column of liquid will rise above or sink below its level between two plane parallel surfaces when near to one another , according to the relative densities of the plates and the liquid ...
... liquid downwards , and give it a rounded form . A column of liquid will rise above or sink below its level between two plane parallel surfaces when near to one another , according to the relative densities of the plates and the liquid ...
Page 116
... liquid which separates them is curved at its surface . A bit of tea - leaf is attracted by the edge of the cup if wet , and repelled when dry , provided it be not too far from the edge and the cup moderately full ; if too full , the ...
... liquid which separates them is curved at its surface . A bit of tea - leaf is attracted by the edge of the cup if wet , and repelled when dry , provided it be not too far from the edge and the cup moderately full ; if too full , the ...
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