The Principles of hygieneW.B. Saunders Company, 1914 - 525 pages |
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... Pressure of the Atmosphere , 35. - Distribution of At- mospheric Pressure , 37. - Humidity of the Atmosphere , 38.- Hygrometry , 39. - Elastic Force of Vapor , 41. - Absolute Humidity , 41. - Relative Humidity , 41. - The Influence of ...
... Pressure of the Atmosphere , 35. - Distribution of At- mospheric Pressure , 37. - Humidity of the Atmosphere , 38.- Hygrometry , 39. - Elastic Force of Vapor , 41. - Absolute Humidity , 41. - Relative Humidity , 41. - The Influence of ...
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... pressure . At the sea - level , when the 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 ...
... pressure . At the sea - level , when the 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 ...
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... pressure is con- siderable , but it is unnoticed because it is equalized by the internal pressure of our bodies , which adapt themselves to the normal fluctuations in the atmospheric pressure . Variations in the atmospheric pressure are ...
... pressure is con- siderable , but it is unnoticed because it is equalized by the internal pressure of our bodies , which adapt themselves to the normal fluctuations in the atmospheric pressure . Variations in the atmospheric pressure are ...
Page 36
... pressure to a greater pressure , as in diving - bells , in tunnels under rivers , are different from those seen on ascending to a great height , and here the effects are due to the increased pressure upon the body . Every 10 meters of ...
... pressure to a greater pressure , as in diving - bells , in tunnels under rivers , are different from those seen on ascending to a great height , and here the effects are due to the increased pressure upon the body . Every 10 meters of ...
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David Hendricks Bergey. the decrease of pressure . When the pressure is suddenly increased or decreased beyond these points the effects are manifested . The more slowly the change is brought about , and the smaller the amount of exertion ...
David Hendricks Bergey. the decrease of pressure . When the pressure is suddenly increased or decreased beyond these points the effects are manifested . The more slowly the change is brought about , and the smaller the amount of exertion ...
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Page 457 - Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled.
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