Brechner, Claude H., 1887- [from old catalog] · Boston, New York [etc.] Allyn and Bacon · leaf 282
r pressure is to-wards (6), and the water runs in that direction. Thegreater the difference in (a) and (6), the faster the liquidwill flow. The siphon is used for getting acids out of carboys, ciderout of barrels, water out of tanks, etc. 320. Other Applications of Air-Pressure. — Drawing sodawater… … W^% Figure 299. — The Siphon. 272 MECHANICS OF FLUIDS Ordinary breathing depends upon air-pressure. Themuscles of the chest act and make the cavity in which thelungs are located larger. This reduces the pressure in thelungs, and the air is forced in to equalize the pressure. Fruit-jar lids are…
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