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Physics of the household (1914)

Lynde, Carleton John, b. 1872 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 50

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ich isheld over one end with a thread C, whilethis end is placed in water, it is found thatthe bottom remains on when the thread isreleased. This shows that water exertspressure upward. If now water is poured into the chimney,the bottom remains on until the level ofthe water inside the chimney is… … PHYSICS OF THE HOUSEHOLD words, in liquids the pressure upward is equal to the pressure downward at any depth. Pressure at any point in a liquid is the same in all directions. — The bent tubes, Fig. 18, are filled with mercury to the same depth. The short arm ofeach tube is open. Theshort ends…

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