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 206
its bulb uppermost.Cover the bulb with water to the depth of half aninch ; then pour on some ether, and set fire to it.The burning of the ether generates a great heat;yet the thermometer, only half an inch below it,indicates little or no increase of temperature. 498. Conducting Power of Gasesand… … materials used for clothing, which is the worst conductor? Which, the best ? Howdo cotton and silk rank ? What fabric, then, is the most appropriate for summerwear, and what for winter? 496. Why do firemen wear flannel ? Why is a blanketwrapped round ice? 497. How do liquids rank in conducting…
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