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362 APPLIED SCIENCES Explain and illustrate the term Allotropy Give instances explanatory of Isomerism How are differ- ences in the properties of Isomeric bodies accounted for Explain the process of preparing Sulphuric Acid What are the Properties and Chemical Composition of the acid Describe the preparation and properties of Bromine How are the Soluble Salts of Baryta obtained from Sulphate of Baryta Describe the preparation Caustic Baryta Give sketch of the Metallurgical process for obtaining Tin What are the Tests of Lime Alumina Zinc Lead and Copper in Solution Describe the process of Vinous Fermentation -i'Flrdiam'cs Explain the method of drawing by geometrical construction the tangents at different points of the common catenary Show that the tension is always represented by the ordinate in the catenary Determine the radius of curvature of the chain-bridge of equal strength Given the length and weight of the roadway and the height of the piers determine the tension at the lowest point of the chain bridge Explain the method of drawing the chain-bridge by means of the radius of curvature BCD represents four equal beams jointed together ami suspended by string at Ji resting on the ground EE Show how to find the pressure on the ground at by geometrical construction Ε υ Ρ