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100 1 _aWorthington, A. M.
_q(Arthur Mason),
_d1852-1916
245 1 4 _aThe Splash of a Drop
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-02
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSplashes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27125
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