Essentials of physicsW.B. Saunders, 1896 - 319 pages |
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Page 106
... heat of vapor . As the T. of a liquid remains constant during boiling whatever be the source of heat , it follows that a considerable quantity of heat must be absorbed , the only effect of which is to change the liquid into a gas ...
... heat of vapor . As the T. of a liquid remains constant during boiling whatever be the source of heat , it follows that a considerable quantity of heat must be absorbed , the only effect of which is to change the liquid into a gas ...
Page 124
... heat which a body parts with or absorbs when its T. falls or rises . These quantities of heat are best expressed by their power to raise the T. of a known quan- tity of water . What is the thermal unit ? There are , unfortunately ...
... heat which a body parts with or absorbs when its T. falls or rises . These quantities of heat are best expressed by their power to raise the T. of a known quan- tity of water . What is the thermal unit ? There are , unfortunately ...
Page 127
... heat is found to increase with T. , and is greater as bodies near their fusing - point . The specific heat of a substance in a liquid state is greater than that in a solid or gaseous state - e . g . sp . heat of ice is .504 , of water 1 ...
... heat is found to increase with T. , and is greater as bodies near their fusing - point . The specific heat of a substance in a liquid state is greater than that in a solid or gaseous state - e . g . sp . heat of ice is .504 , of water 1 ...
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BOOK I | 17 |
The Attractions of Matter | 26 |
Matter Force and Motion | 33 |
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