The Bunsen’s ice calorimeter is a device for measuring a quality of heat by using it to melt ice. When ice turns to water, it […]
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Calorimetry and the Application of Newton’s Law of Cooling
Newton’s Law of Cooling: Newton was the first person to investigate the heat lost by a body in air. He found that the rate of […]
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Applications of Ostwald Viscometer and Stoke’s Law of Terminal Velocity
An Ostwald Viscometer, which contains a vertical capillary tube T, is widely use for comparing the viscosities of two liquids. The liquid is introduced at […]
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Turbulent Motion and Explanations by Poiseuille’s Formula
Poiseuille’s Formula holds as long as the velocity of each layer of the liquid is parallel to the axis of the pipe and the flow […]
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What is Viscosity? Application of Viscosity to Fluid Mechanics
If we move through a pool of water we experience a resistance to our motion. This shows that there is a frictional force in liquids. […]
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Applications of the theory of Solid, Static and Kinetic Friction
When a person walks along a road, he or she is prevented from slipping by the force of friction at the ground. In the absence […]
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How to Determine the Dimension and Magnitude of Young’s Modulus
A modulus of elasticity of the wire, called Young’s modulus (E), is defined as the ratio It should be noted that Young’s modulus , […]
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Applications of Reverberations, Acoustics and Sabine Investigations
A concert-hall, lecture-hall, or a broadcasting studio requires special design to be acoustically effective. The technical problems associated with yhe application of reverberations and acoustics […]
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The Production and Uses of Ultrasonics
What are Ultrasonics? Ultrasonics are sound waves of higher frequency than 20000 Hz, which are inaudible to a human being. These are known as ultrasonics; and […]
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How to Measure the Velocity of Sound in Free Air Using Hebb’s Method
In 1905 Hebb carried out an accurate experiment to determine the velocity of sound in free air which used a method of interference. He carried out […]
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