Sujet

A hydrometer, an instrument that measures the specific gravity

Légende

Engraving depicting a hydrometer, an instrument that measures the specific gravity (relative density) of liquids—the ratio of the density of the liquid to the density of water. Dated 18th Century

Date

18e siècle

Crédit

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Notre référence

ARP23A16_015

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

60,0Mo (7,1Mo) / 23,9cm x 62,8cm / 2827 x 7417 (300dpi)

Mots clés

18th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Hydrometer Measurement Measure Gravity Density Liquid Liquids Ratio Dense Water Science History of Science Scientific History of Physics Physics 18th Century