Institutes Of Hydrostatics (1786) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166041861)

The book ""Institutes of Hydrostatics"" was written by George Urquhart in 1786. It is a comprehensive guide to the principles of hydrostatics, which is the study of fluids at rest and the forces they exert on objects. The book covers topics such as the properties of fluids, the pressure they exert, and the laws of buoyancy. It also includes detailed explanations of various hydrostatic instruments, such as the barometer and the hydrometer. The author provides numerous examples and problems to help readers understand the concepts and apply them to practical situations. Overall, ""Institutes of Hydrostatics"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science of fluids and their behavior.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Urquhart
ISBN-10: 1166041867
ISBN-13: 9781166041861
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 278
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d