A natural philosophy : embracing the most recent discoveries in the various branches of physics, and exhibiting the application of scientific principles in everyday life .. (1899)
Quackenbos, G. P. (George Payn), 1826-1881 · New York, Cincinnati [etc.], American book company · leaf 142
ing a capacity of one gallon. Water pouredin either rises to the same height in both. When bothare full, the pressure of the one gallon in the tube mustbe as great as that of the 50 gallons in the vessel; oth-erwise, the latter would force its way into the tube andcause the water there to overflow.… … Fisr. 150. ■BL—jBK J™ According to this rule, differentquantities of liquid may produce equalpressure. In Fig. 150, let A, B, and Cbe three vessels having equal bases,and containing the same depth, thoughdifferent quantities, of liquid ; then thepressure on their bottoms will be equal. 319.…
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