Excerpt from The Complete Works of Count Rumford, Vol. 3: Published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Made witha view to determine the question, so long agitated, relative to'the weight which has been supposed to be gained, or to be lost, by bodies upon their being heated, are Ofa nature so very delicate, and are liable to 80 many errors, not only on account of the imperfections Of the instruments made use Of, but also Of those, much more difficult to appreciate, arising from the vertical currents-in the atmosphere, caused by the hot or the cold body which is placed in the balance, that it is not at all surprising that Opinions have been SO much divided, relative to a fact so very difficult to ascertain.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book ponders a question that has long occupied scientists: does heat possess weight? The author, through an array of meticulous experiments, delves into the complexities of thermodynamics, applying careful observation and innovative apparatus. The experiments range from measuring the weight of heated and frozen water to comparing the cooling rates of objects with varying coverings. These investigations challenge prevailing notions about heat's nature and pave the way for deeper comprehension of its properties. The findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on the fundamental characteristics of heat and its role in various physical phenomena. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331941965_0
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