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... equilibrium , we keep P fixed and set the nucleus A in motion about Gz , the tide B will be carried partially round ... stable equilibrium with its equator G passing through P , or else will be rotating about P. 12 CARNOT'S PRINCIPLE . 177.
... equilibrium , we keep P fixed and set the nucleus A in motion about Gz , the tide B will be carried partially round ... stable equilibrium with its equator G passing through P , or else will be rotating about P. 12 CARNOT'S PRINCIPLE . 177.
Page 263
... stable equilibrium in two different states in any propor- tion , it is possible , by altering the volume , to cause it to exist in stable equilibrium in these two states at the same temperature and pressure in all other proportions . We ...
... stable equilibrium in two different states in any propor- tion , it is possible , by altering the volume , to cause it to exist in stable equilibrium in these two states at the same temperature and pressure in all other proportions . We ...
Page 264
... stable equilibrium at a given temperature and pressure , partly in the solid and partly in the liquid state , the proportion of the two parts may have any value we please . This temperature is called the melting point of the sub- stance ...
... stable equilibrium at a given temperature and pressure , partly in the solid and partly in the liquid state , the proportion of the two parts may have any value we please . This temperature is called the melting point of the sub- stance ...
Page 265
... stable equilibrium with the liquid , depends only on the temperature , increasing as the temperature rises . If the space above the liquid , instead of containing nothing but the vapour of the liquid , contain any quantity of air or any ...
... stable equilibrium with the liquid , depends only on the temperature , increasing as the temperature rises . If the space above the liquid , instead of containing nothing but the vapour of the liquid , contain any quantity of air or any ...
Page 267
... stable equilibrium with water at the same temperature . The steam is then said to be saturated and the smallest increase of pressure is sufficient to cause some of it to be condensed into water . We may , if we are careful , convert all ...
... stable equilibrium with water at the same temperature . The steam is then said to be saturated and the smallest increase of pressure is sufficient to cause some of it to be condensed into water . We may , if we are careful , convert all ...
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angle angular momentum angular velocity atmo axis of figure axis of rotation body C₂ calories Cambridge Warehouse carbonic acid Carnot's principle centre of mass constant pressure contact-forces Crown 8vo cryohydrate cubic centimetres curve cycle cylinder denote distance earth Edition electric entropy equal equation ergs external forces freezing given gramme gravitation heat absorbed Hence independent variables indicator diagram liquid M.A. Demy 8vo mechanical kinetic energy mechanical motions mercury momenta non-frictional non-mechanical kinetic energy obtained orbit parallel particle piston plane positive potential at constant potential energy quantity of heat radiation rectangular axes result reversible salt solution specific heat square centimetre stable equilibrium steam substance suppose surface temperature and pressure thermodynamic potential thermometer tidal friction tube vessel volume zero
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