Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 · New York : Appleton · leaf 256
with this largertube, a b, Fig. 114, 15 feet long, and 4 inches wide, whichwas made for a totally different purpose. It is supportedby a steady stand, s s, and into it is lifted the tall burner,shown enlarged at b. You hear the incipient flutter:you now hear the more powerful sound. As the flame… … the flame has beaten it into extinction. 1relight the flame and make it very small.When raised within the tube, the flameagain sings, but it is one of the harmonicaof the tube that you now hear. On turn-ing the gas fully on, the note ceases—allis silent for a moment; but the storm isbrewing, and…
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