Gage, Alfred P. (Alfred Payson), 1836-1903, Fessenden, C · Toronto : W.J. Gage · leaf 186
4. Coefficients of expansion. —There being generally greater cohesiveforce between the molecules of soliIs thanbetween the molecules of liquids, the for-mer expand less than the latter on receiving the same increaseof temperature, and for the same reason liquids expand lessthan gases. All gases… … 170 MOLECULAR ENERGY. — HEAT. the freezing-point of water for every degree Centigrade,^^ 4 ST for every degree Fahrenheit, its temperature israised. These fractions are called the coefficients of expansion.Not only do the coefficients of expansion of liquids and solidsvary with the substance, but…
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