Essentials of physicsW.B. Saunders, 1896 - 319 pages |
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Page 87
... Expansion of Solids . What dimensions are increased by expansion ? We may consider this expansion in one dimension , or linear ex- pansion ; in two dimensions , or superficial ; in three dimensions , or expansion of volume . Isotropic ...
... Expansion of Solids . What dimensions are increased by expansion ? We may consider this expansion in one dimension , or linear ex- pansion ; in two dimensions , or superficial ; in three dimensions , or expansion of volume . Isotropic ...
Page 88
... expansion has to all large buildings and bridges . The Goddess of Liberty moves by expansion when the sun is on it . A curious case of incorrect surveys occurred at Washington , D. C. , by taking the head of the goddess on the Capitol ...
... expansion has to all large buildings and bridges . The Goddess of Liberty moves by expansion when the sun is on it . A curious case of incorrect surveys occurred at Washington , D. C. , by taking the head of the goddess on the Capitol ...
Page 89
... expansion of the glass , which becomes heated before the heat can reach the liquid ; but the expansion of the liquid soon exceeds that of the glass , and its col- umn rises . Hence in case of liquids we have apparent and real expansion ...
... expansion of the glass , which becomes heated before the heat can reach the liquid ; but the expansion of the liquid soon exceeds that of the glass , and its col- umn rises . Hence in case of liquids we have apparent and real expansion ...
Contents
BOOK I | 17 |
The Attractions of Matter | 26 |
Matter Force and Motion | 33 |
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