Gage, Alfred P. (Alfred Payson), 1836-1903 · Boston, London, Ginn · leaf 173
varies in density. The lower strata of airsustaining the weight of air above are relatively much com-pressed, very dense, and elastic. The density and elasticityof the air diminish more rapidly than the hight above sea-level increases. Owing to this fact the greater part of the 156 MOLAR DYNAMICS.… … Fig. 122. Fill two glass jars (Fig. 122) with water, A having aglass bottom, B a bottom provided by tyinga piece of sheet-rubber tightly over the rim.Invert both in a larger vessel of water, C.The water in A does not feel the downwardpressure of the air directly above it, thepressure being…
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