Gage, Alfred P. (Alfred Payson), 1836-1903, Fessenden, C · Toronto : W.J. Gage · leaf 65
cei)tible ?I f we dive to the bottom of a pondof water, we do not feel the weiglitof the pond resting upon us. We donot feel the weight of the atmosphericocean resting upon us ; but we shouldremember that c^ur situation with ref-erence to the air is like that of adiver with reference to water.… … PRESSURE IN PLUIDS. 49 What force sustains the water in A? What can l)e the source of tliisforce? Has the air anything to do Avitli it? To satisfy yourself onthis poiut, repeat the experiment, using mercury instead of water;place the whole appaiatiis under tlie receiver of an air-pump, and ex-haust…
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