 | 1824 - 984 páginas
...motion is lost or gained in the whole process. It previously existed in the gases of the atmosphere ; these are fixed by the combustion, which is a mere...and its contained water are placed in contact ; the atom» in water receive the motion, but are unable, for want of space, to exhibit any of it in forming... | |
 | Monthly literary register - 1823 - 586 páginas
...motion is lost or gained in the whole process. It previously existed in the gases of the atmosphere; these are fixed by the combustion, which is a mere...space, to exhibit any of it in forming steam ; the continnance of the transfer of motion causes acceleration, and a violent tendency to escape, which,... | |
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It isa case of motion compressed. The confined atoms of water are not to be supposed at rest ; on the contrary, no motion is lost or gained in the whole process. It previously existed in the gases of the atmosphere; these are fixed by the combustion,... 