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LoC No.: 04000482
Title: The Splash of a Drop
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Summary: "The Splash of a Drop" by A. M. Worthington is a scientific discourse that was presented at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the intricate phenomena observed when a drop of liquid strikes a surface, exploring the underlying mechanics of splashes—a subject that reveals the fundamental properties of fluids. This book embodies the spirit of scientific inquiry typical of the late Victorian era, reflecting both the advancements in experimental techniques and the growing fascination with understanding natural phenomena through observation and analysis. The narrative details a series of experiments conducted using specially designed apparatus to capture the moment of splashing in detail. Worthington meticulously describes how varying the size of the drop and the height from which it falls affects the splash's dynamics, leading to the formation of intricate patterns and droplets. Through both drawings and subsequent photographic documentation, he captures the motions of the liquid, including the development of rings, arms, and subsidiary droplets following impact. Ultimately, the book not only invites readers to appreciate the beauty found in these seemingly mundane occurrences but also emphasizes the significance of meticulous empirical observation in scientific study. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Worthington, A. M. (Arthur Mason), 1852-1916
EBook No.: 27125
Published: Nov 2, 2008
Downloads: 197
Language: English
Subject: Splashes
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04000482
Title: The Splash of a Drop
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Greg Bergquist and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Splash of a Drop" by A. M. Worthington is a scientific discourse that was presented at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the intricate phenomena observed when a drop of liquid strikes a surface, exploring the underlying mechanics of splashes—a subject that reveals the fundamental properties of fluids. This book embodies the spirit of scientific inquiry typical of the late Victorian era, reflecting both the advancements in experimental techniques and the growing fascination with understanding natural phenomena through observation and analysis. The narrative details a series of experiments conducted using specially designed apparatus to capture the moment of splashing in detail. Worthington meticulously describes how varying the size of the drop and the height from which it falls affects the splash's dynamics, leading to the formation of intricate patterns and droplets. Through both drawings and subsequent photographic documentation, he captures the motions of the liquid, including the development of rings, arms, and subsidiary droplets following impact. Ultimately, the book not only invites readers to appreciate the beauty found in these seemingly mundane occurrences but also emphasizes the significance of meticulous empirical observation in scientific study. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Worthington, A. M. (Arthur Mason), 1852-1916
EBook No.: 27125
Published: Nov 2, 2008
Downloads: 197
Language: English
Subject: Splashes
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.