The Principles of hygieneW.B. Saunders, 1901 - 495 pages |
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Page 11
... Temperature of the Air , 33. - Pressure of the Atmosphere , 34. — Distribution of At- mospheric Pressure , 36. — Humidity of the Atmosphere ; Hygrometry , 37. - Elastic Force of Vapor , 39. - Absolute Humidity , 40. - Rela- tive ...
... Temperature of the Air , 33. - Pressure of the Atmosphere , 34. — Distribution of At- mospheric Pressure , 36. — Humidity of the Atmosphere ; Hygrometry , 37. - Elastic Force of Vapor , 39. - Absolute Humidity , 40. - Rela- tive ...
Page 31
... temperature is o ° C. , the normal pressure of the atmosphere is sufficient to support a column of mercury 760 millimeters in height , and amounts to 1033 grams on every square centimeter of surface . The pressure of the atmosphere ...
... temperature is o ° C. , the normal pressure of the atmosphere is sufficient to support a column of mercury 760 millimeters in height , and amounts to 1033 grams on every square centimeter of surface . The pressure of the atmosphere ...
Page 32
... relative proportions of these two gases in the air . The proportion of aqueous vapor in air varies with the temperature - the average amount being about I per cent . The amount of moisture in the air may vary from 32 AIR .
... relative proportions of these two gases in the air . The proportion of aqueous vapor in air varies with the temperature - the average amount being about I per cent . The amount of moisture in the air may vary from 32 AIR .
Page 33
... temperature , the greater the amount of aqueous vapor that is taken up by air . The proportion which is most agreeable to the majority of persons , and therefore the most suitable for health , is about 75 per cent . of satura- tion at ...
... temperature , the greater the amount of aqueous vapor that is taken up by air . The proportion which is most agreeable to the majority of persons , and therefore the most suitable for health , is about 75 per cent . of satura- tion at ...
Page 34
... temperature of a locality are : The conformation of the earth's surface ; the nature of the soil ; the character and extent of the soil - covering ; and the direction of the prevailing winds . Owing to the high specific heat of water ...
... temperature of a locality are : The conformation of the earth's surface ; the nature of the soil ; the character and extent of the soil - covering ; and the direction of the prevailing winds . Owing to the high specific heat of water ...
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