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 342
rcury in the bulb expands uniformly, the temperatureis indicated by the point upon the scale against which it standsin the tube. 320. Solids, like gases and liquids, have their dimensionsincreased by heat. These, however, expand differently withthe same degree of heat applied. Thus, 800 cubic… … ing with considerable accuracy tlie expansion of rods of differ-ent metals by the same degree of heat. The rod of metal tobe tested is placed with one end against a screw, and the otherresting against a small pin projecting from a right-angular rod,so attached to the frame as to turn readily…
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