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A. M. Worthington

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PRELIMINARY-METHODS OF OBSERVATION AND APPARATUS THERE wi1l be but few of my readers who have -not, in some heavy shower of rain, beguiled the tedium of enforced waiting by watching, perhaps half-unconsciously, the thousand little crystal fountains that start up from the surface of pool or river; noting now and then a surrounding coronet of lesser jets, or here and there a bubble that Hoats for a moment and then vanishes. I t is to this apparently insignificant transaction, which always has been and always will be so familiar, and to others of a like nature,.that I desire to call the attention of those who are interested. in natural phenomena; hoping to share with them some of the delight that I have myself felt, in contemplating the exquisite forms that the camera has revealed, and in watching the progress of a multitude of events, compressed indeed within the limits of a few hundredths of a second, but none the less orderly and i

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CHAPTER I; PRELIlIINARy--METHODS OF OBSERVATION AND ApPARATUS; CHAPTER II; THE SPLASH OF A DROP-Low FALL; CHAPTER III; PRINCIPLES INVOLVED; CHAPTER IV; THE SPLASH CONTINUED"; CHAPTER V; HIGHER FALLS-BuBBLE-I3UILDINl;; CHAPTER VI; BELOW THE SURFACE; CHAPTER VII; THE TWO K:INDS OF SPLASHES OF SOLIl> SPHERES; CHAPTER YIII; THE TRM";SITION FRO:I THE SlIOOTH OR "SHEATH" SPLASH; TO THE ROCl;H OR "BASKET" SPLASH; 32; 53; 73; 95; XII CONTENTS; CHAPTER IX; THE EXPLANATlO::-l OF THE CAUSE OF J)lFfER}<~NCE IlETlVI<:Jo:l'; TH8 TWO SPLASHES; CHAPTER X; COiCJUSIOX; CHAPTER Xl; (SUPPLK!E:,TARV); A NEW PHENOlIii:XOX THAT APPEAHS WITH Ai" lNCREAS1~ l~; THE VELOeITV OF EX1'lO,' OF A ROUGH SPHERE •

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PRELIMINARY-METHODS OF OBSERVATION AND APPARATUS THERE wi1l be but few of my readers who have -not, in some heavy shower of rain, beguiled the tedium of enforced waiting by watching, perhaps half-unconsciously, the thousand little crystal fountains that start up from the surface of pool or river; noting now and then a surrounding coronet of lesser jets, or here and there a bubble that Hoats for a moment and then vanishes. I t is to this apparently insignificant transaction, which always has been and always will be so familiar, and to others of a like nature,.that I desire to call the attention of those who are interested. in natural phenomena; hoping to share with them some of the delight that I have myself felt, in contemplating the exquisite forms that the camera has revealed, and in watching the progress of a multitude of events, compressed indeed within the limits of a few hundredths of a second, but none the less orderly and i

Table of Contents

CHAPTER I; PRELIlIINARy--METHODS OF OBSERVATION AND ApPARATUS; CHAPTER II; THE SPLASH OF A DROP-Low FALL; CHAPTER III; PRINCIPLES INVOLVED; CHAPTER IV; THE SPLASH CONTINUED"; CHAPTER V; HIGHER FALLS-BuBBLE-I3UILDINl;; CHAPTER VI; BELOW THE SURFACE; CHAPTER VII; THE TWO K:INDS OF SPLASHES OF SOLIl> SPHERES; CHAPTER YIII; THE TRM";SITION FRO:I THE SlIOOTH OR "SHEATH" SPLASH; TO THE ROCl;H OR "BASKET" SPLASH; 32; 53; 73; 95; XII CONTENTS; CHAPTER IX; THE EXPLANATlO::-l OF THE CAUSE OF J)lFfER}<~NCE IlETlVI<:Jo:l'; TH8 TWO SPLASHES; CHAPTER X; COiCJUSIOX; CHAPTER Xl; (SUPPLK!E:,TARV); A NEW PHENOlIii:XOX THAT APPEAHS WITH Ai" lNCREAS1~ l~; THE VELOeITV OF EX1'lO,' OF A ROUGH SPHERE �

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Date d'�dition: 2010
Langue: anglais
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A. M. Worthington

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Have you ever paused to marvel at the intricate beauty of a splashing drop? This book delves into the captivating world of splashes, revealing the hidden artistry and scientific wonder within this seemingly ordinary phenomenon. Through the lens of pioneering photographic techniques, the author unveils the astonishingly rapid and complex sequence of events that unfold in a fraction of a second. From the initial impact of a drop to the formation of delicate craters, soaring columns, and shimmering ripples, the book captures the mesmerizing dance of liquid in motion. By delving into the scientific principles at play, including surface tension and the instability of liquid forms, the author illuminates the forces that sculpt these fleeting masterpieces. The result is a captivating blend of scientific insight and aesthetic appreciation, inviting readers to witness the extraordinary hidden within the everyday. Ultimately, this book offers a profound appreciation for the intricate beauty and underlying order of the natural world, reminding us that even the most commonplace occurrences can hold secrets of remarkable elegance and complexity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781440068737_0

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