The Principles of Hydrostatics: Designed for the Use of Students in the University (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Vince

9780267634194: The Principles of Hydrostatics: Designed for the Use of Students in the University (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267634196 ISBN 13: 9780267634194

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how fluids behave under pressure and how this helps explain everyday phenomena

Designed for university students, this classic text lays out the practical principles of hydrostatics.

It covers how fluids press in all directions, how density and pressure relate, and how experiments illuminate the laws that govern liquids and gases. Though written long ago, its careful reasoning and emphasis on experiment make the ideas accessible today.

You’ll encounter foundational definitions, key propositions, and real-world applications—from how air weighs and how vapors rise to the ascent of clouds, fogs, and springs. The book walks through reasoning that connects observations with dependable conclusions, all grounded in hands-on testing rather than theory alone.

Clear explanations of fluid pressure in all directions and how it acts on surfaces and openings.
Discussion of non-elastic vs. elastic fluids, including how density, compression, and repulsion govern behavior.
Introductions to practical experiments and reasoning that tie theory to observable effects.
Applications to natural phenomena like vapors, springs, and atmospheric phenomena.

Ideal for students beginning studies in physics, engineering, or the history of science, and for readers who enjoy exploring how experiments shape scientific principles.

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