Brechner, Claude H., 1887- [from old catalog] · Boston, New York [etc.] Allyn and Bacon · leaf 285
Figure 300. —A NeedleLying on Water, Figure 301. — SurfaceTension Explained. (m, Figure 301) at the surface of the water,in quadrants (a) and (d)attracts the molecule (???)and tends to pull it down-ward. As there is nowater in (b) and (c), —but only air, whichattracts the molecule (???)but… … Figure 302. Water in Contact withGlass. CAPILLARITY 275 This gives the effect of a stretched covering over the surfaceof the liquid. 323. Capillarity. — Capillarity is an application of sur-face tension. Figure 302 shows water in contact with glass.The water against the glassis curved up ;…
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