The elements of natural philosophy : copiously illustrated by familiar experiments and containing descriptions of instruments, with directions for using : designed for the use of schools and academies (1856)
Sprague, A. W. (Alfred White), 1821-1891 · Boston : Phillips, Sampson & Company · leaf 102
g on a given surface,must be enormous. This is equal to about fifteen pounds onthe square inch, or tvo thousand one hundred and sixtypounds on the square foot. Experiment.— To prove atmospheric pressure^ place onthe pump-plate the Hand-Glass, Fig. 71,and cover the smaller end with the palm.Exhaust,… … * Table showing the specific gravities of various gases, with the barometer at30 inches, and Fahrenheits thermometer at 32^ : Air, 1.00 Oxygen, 1.10 Hydrogen, 0.06 defiant Gas, 0.07 Phos. Hydrogen, 1.21 Nitrogen, 0.97 Ammonia, 0.50 Carbonic Acid, 1,50 Prot. Oxide Nitrogen (Exhilarat-ing Gas), 1.52…
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