An elementary treatise on mechanics, embracing the theory of statics and dynamics, and its applications to solids and fluids (1849)
Smith, Augustus William, 1802-1866 · New York, Harper · leaf 326
y that the longer branch should be immersed inthe fluid of V. If h be the height of a column of the fluid in equilibrium withthe atmosphere, and AB=:c, then the upward pressure on k inthe shorter branch, at the level of the fluid, is that due to h,while the downward pressure is that due to x.… … THE COMMON PUMP. 440. AB and BC are cylinders connected together as in thefigure, the former called the body orbarrel of the pump, and the latter thesuction pipe. At B is a valve openingupward. M is a piston accurately fit-ting the barrel, and movable by meansof a rod EV and a lever EF. In…
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