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 69
illing cavities in these, and then rising inthe entrance so as to exert a hydrostatic pressure equal to theseresults. 50. The pressure upon the bottom of a vessel^ containinga liquid^ is not affected by the shape of the vessel^ but is asthe depth below the surface of the liquid. Thus, w^hether… … Fig. 35. Here a brass tube, mounted on a stand, has its lowerextremity entering a basin of water ; upon the top is screwed a How may the same proportion be illustrated by means of a strong cask andtube ? Other illustrations ? State the proposition in section 50. Explain theillustration of this…
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