piston, p, we shall suppose both of these exactlycounterpoised by the weight, w, so that the piston shall be placedin contact with the surface of the water, without, however,exerting any pressure upon it. These conditions being understood, let a weight, say of 151b.,be placed upon the piston, p,… … 193 See Tract on Fire. + See Tract on Air. EVAPORATION OF WATER. The thermometer would rise, the piston maintaining its position,and this would continue until the thermometer would rise to thetemperature of 212°. Upon rising to that temperature thethermometer would remain stationary, and at the…
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