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... pressure . Thus , it is necessary to under- stand vapour pressure and in particular the gaseous na- ture of water vapour . The pressure of the water vapour , which contributes to the pressure of the atmosphere , can be calculated from ...
... pressure . Thus , it is necessary to under- stand vapour pressure and in particular the gaseous na- ture of water vapour . The pressure of the water vapour , which contributes to the pressure of the atmosphere , can be calculated from ...
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... pressure differential across the motor , the torque will be constant because the motor's displacement will remain so ... pressure and the rate and direction of fluid flow . The control function is accomplished by valves , classified ...
... pressure differential across the motor , the torque will be constant because the motor's displacement will remain so ... pressure and the rate and direction of fluid flow . The control function is accomplished by valves , classified ...
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... pressure is a variable needed in the calculation of other properties . Pressure - measuring devices vary with the range over which they are meant to be used . In the vacuum range gas pressure is detected by measuring the current ...
... pressure is a variable needed in the calculation of other properties . Pressure - measuring devices vary with the range over which they are meant to be used . In the vacuum range gas pressure is detected by measuring the current ...
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