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 129
water throughthe long arm will tend to produce a par-tial vacuum in the upper part, causingthe water to rise in the short arm, andflow over the curve in a continuousstream. Liquors are thus transferredfrom one cask to another without disturbing their sediment. Intermittent springs^ which flow… … Explain the theory of its operation, as given in the experiment. With whatis the common Fire-Engine provided ^ What is a Siphon ? For what is itcommonly used ? On what principle do intermitting spi-ings flow ? 124 SIPUON FOUNTAIN. Fig. 110.
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