The Literary and Scientific Class Book: Embracing the Leading Facts and Principles of Science with Many Difficult Words Explained at the Heads of the Lessons, and Questions Annexed for Examination. Selected from the Rev. John Platts' Literary and Scientific Class Book, and from Various Other SourcesJohn Prentiss, 1828 - 318 pages |
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... Atmospheric Air , Composition of . Oxygen . Nitro- gen , - 62. Water , Composition of . Hydrogen Gas , 63. The Earths and Alkalies . Uses of Lime , 64. Acids and Salts . Mountains of Salt , 65. Simple Combustibles . Carbon . Metals , 66 ...
... Atmospheric Air , Composition of . Oxygen . Nitro- gen , - 62. Water , Composition of . Hydrogen Gas , 63. The Earths and Alkalies . Uses of Lime , 64. Acids and Salts . Mountains of Salt , 65. Simple Combustibles . Carbon . Metals , 66 ...
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... atmosphere or any elastic medium , and steam . The motion of a body acted upon by a single force is always in a straight line , in the direction in which it received the impulse ; and the degree of quickness with which it moves , or the ...
... atmosphere or any elastic medium , and steam . The motion of a body acted upon by a single force is always in a straight line , in the direction in which it received the impulse ; and the degree of quickness with which it moves , or the ...
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... atmosphere are called gas . Cubical , having six square and equal sides . Orifice , any opening or perforation . A FLUID is a body , the parts of which yield to any impres- sion , and are easily moved among each other . Philosophers ...
... atmosphere are called gas . Cubical , having six square and equal sides . Orifice , any opening or perforation . A FLUID is a body , the parts of which yield to any impres- sion , and are easily moved among each other . Philosophers ...
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... atmosphere , it will rise above its natural level . In the former case it will seek the lowest situation , and in the latter , it may be forced to almost any height . The syphon is a pipe used to draw off water , wine , or other fluids ...
... atmosphere , it will rise above its natural level . In the former case it will seek the lowest situation , and in the latter , it may be forced to almost any height . The syphon is a pipe used to draw off water , wine , or other fluids ...
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... atmosphere . When the piston now descends it is forced into the water , which , as it cannot repass through the lower valve , must rise through the valve of the moveable piston , by the ascent of which , it is lifted up and runs off at ...
... atmosphere . When the piston now descends it is forced into the water , which , as it cannot repass through the lower valve , must rise through the valve of the moveable piston , by the ascent of which , it is lifted up and runs off at ...
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