Conversations on Natural Philosophy: In which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained, and Adapted to the Comprehension of Young Pupils. Illustrated with Plates |
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... rise from it ; and yet I can perceive the smell at a con- siderable distance . Mrs. B. You could , I assure you , no more smell a flower , the odoriferous particles of which did not touch your nose , than you could taste a fruit , the ...
... rise from it ; and yet I can perceive the smell at a con- siderable distance . Mrs. B. You could , I assure you , no more smell a flower , the odoriferous particles of which did not touch your nose , than you could taste a fruit , the ...
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... rise no higher ? . Mrs. B. No ; because the cohesive attraction be- tween the water and the internal surface of the tube is now balanced by the weight of the water within it : if the bore of the tube were narrower , the water would rise ...
... rise no higher ? . Mrs. B. No ; because the cohesive attraction be- tween the water and the internal surface of the tube is now balanced by the weight of the water within it : if the bore of the tube were narrower , the water would rise ...
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... rise in it ; and wet it considerably above the surface of that into which you dip it . Emily . In making tea I have often observed that effect without being able to account for it . Mrs. B. Now that you are acquainted with the at ...
... rise in it ; and wet it considerably above the surface of that into which you dip it . Emily . In making tea I have often observed that effect without being able to account for it . Mrs. B. Now that you are acquainted with the at ...
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... rise in them ? - 60. What would be the effect of gravitation on bodies , were it not for cohesive attraction ? -61 . Where is the power of gravity greatest ? -62 . In what proportion does gravity decrease from the surface of the earth ...
... rise in them ? - 60. What would be the effect of gravitation on bodies , were it not for cohesive attraction ? -61 . Where is the power of gravity greatest ? -62 . In what proportion does gravity decrease from the surface of the earth ...
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... rise part of the way to meet the stone ? Mrs. B. Certainly ; but you must recollect that the force of attraction is proportioned to the quantity of mat- ter which bodies contain , and if you consider the differ- ence there is in that ...
... rise part of the way to meet the stone ? Mrs. B. Certainly ; but you must recollect that the force of attraction is proportioned to the quantity of mat- ter which bodies contain , and if you consider the differ- ence there is in that ...
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