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... liquids , and gases into one another ) ; ( b ) by the changes it causes in the luminosity , colour , and other optical properties of the sub- stances upon which it acts ; ( c ) by its influence upon magnetism and electricity ; ( d ) by ...
... liquids , and gases into one another ) ; ( b ) by the changes it causes in the luminosity , colour , and other optical properties of the sub- stances upon which it acts ; ( c ) by its influence upon magnetism and electricity ; ( d ) by ...
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... liquids than by that of solids , and still less by the friction of gases . Examples of heat , caused by the friction of solids , are found in the lighting of a match , the warmth produced by rubbing the hands , the scorching and ...
... liquids than by that of solids , and still less by the friction of gases . Examples of heat , caused by the friction of solids , are found in the lighting of a match , the warmth produced by rubbing the hands , the scorching and ...
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... liquid , give out heat . Liquids , when they become solid , give out heat . With some precautions , many salts may be dissolved in water in such quan- tities that , on the slightest agitation , the salt crystallizes out ; in doing so it ...
... liquid , give out heat . Liquids , when they become solid , give out heat . With some precautions , many salts may be dissolved in water in such quan- tities that , on the slightest agitation , the salt crystallizes out ; in doing so it ...
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... Liquid Water Solid . Ice . ( Example . ) Steam §14 . Chemical change . - When two different kinds of matter are brought into contact , they often interpenetrate and unite in a peculiarly intimate manner , giving rise to a product ...
... Liquid Water Solid . Ice . ( Example . ) Steam §14 . Chemical change . - When two different kinds of matter are brought into contact , they often interpenetrate and unite in a peculiarly intimate manner , giving rise to a product ...
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... liquids , or gases , expand or increase in volume when they increase in temperature . This is supposed to be due to the heat , on entering the body , separating its particles further from one another than they were when the body was ...
... liquids , or gases , expand or increase in volume when they increase in temperature . This is supposed to be due to the heat , on entering the body , separating its particles further from one another than they were when the body was ...
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