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Sanitation decreases the death-rate, religion keeps up the birth-rate.

The solubility decreases as the carbon content rises.

Let us suppose that the light is incident perpendicularly, and that the grating interval increases from the centre towards that edge which lies nearest to the spectrum under observation, and decreases towards the hinder edge.

In some mines dust seems to have but little effect on the health of the miners; indeed it is even claimed by some that coal dust decreases the mortality from phthisis.

On descending into the substratum the finer material decreases and more stones are met with; farther down are seen larger fragments of unaltered rock closely packed, and this brash or rubble grades insensibly into the unbroken rock below.

Later the nitrogen-content of the nodule decreases, most of the organisms, which are largely composed of proteid material, becoming digested and transformed into soluble nitrogenous compounds which are conducted to the developing roots and seeds.

The oxygen, however, decreases with the depth, while the carbon dioxide increases.

The number of species and individuals steadily decreases in the cooler temperate zones, whilst it reaches its maximum in the tropics.

In the region of Galveston, along the northern section of the coast, where southerly or south-easterly winds from the Gulf prevail throughout the year, the climate is warm, moist and equable, but the moisture decreases westward and south-westward, and the equability, partly because of northerly winds during the winter months, decreases in all directions inland.

Its maximum solubility in water is at 34 0; above that temperature it ceases to exist in the solution as a decahydrate, but changes to the anhydrous salt, the solubility of which decreases with rise of temperature.

But as the air is withdrawn by the pump the sound decreases, and when the exhaustion is high the.

At L the displacement backward decreases, or the motion is forward FIG.

But if the wind is against the sound the velocity of a point of the wave front is the normal velocity-the wind velocity at the point, and so decreases as we rise.

In the one, the energy of vibration of the source is measured, and the rate at which that energy decreases is observed.

And as the relative altitudes of crest and pass remain approximately the same as in the Western Kuen-lun, it is evident how greatly the general elevation of the twin border ridge decreases towards the east.

The piedmont belt may be described as a maturely dissected peneplain over much of its extent; it is indeed one of the best examples of that class of forms. Its uplands are of fairly accordant altitude, which gradually decreases from 500 to 1000 ft.

The second important embayment is the estuary of the Columbia river; but theoccurrence of shoals at the mouth decreases the use that might otherwise be made of the river by ocean-going vessels.

In the eastern forest region the number of species decreases somewhat from south to north, but the entire region differs from the densely forested region of the Pacific Coast Transition zone in that it is essentially a region of deciduous or hardwood forests, while the latter is essentially one of coniferous trees; it differs from the forested region of the Rocky Mountains in that the latter is not only essentially a region of coniferous trees, but one where the forests do not by any means occupy the whole area, neither do they approach in density or economic importance those of the eastern division of the country.

So also the three decades immediately succeeding the above showed minimum decreases; and this has been attributed to a supposed greater birth-rate among the immiggants.

The mean annual temperature decreases to the north-westward on the Alleghany plateau, but on the Erie plain, in the extreme north-west, Lake Erie exerts its moderating influence, the mean temperature rises, and extremes shorten.

In this particular case the solubility decreases with rise of temperature.

It is well known that as we rise from the sealevel into the upper regions of the atmosphere the temperature decreases.

The electromotive force is practically constant no matter what the velocity of the disks, but according to some observers the internal resistance decreases as the velocity increases.

To sum this up, as graphite is replaced by carbon combined as cementite, the hardness, brittleness and density increase, and the expansion in solidification decreases, in both cases continuously, while the tensile strength increases till the combined carbon-content rises a little above I %, and then in turn decreases.

This, at first sight, paradoxical result is explained by the fact that the mean free path of each molecule increases in the same proportion as the density is diminished, so that as the number of molecules crossing each square centimetre decreases, the distance to which each carries its momentum increases, and the total transfer of momentum is unaffected by variation of density.

The idea of the pressure of the air and the invention of the instrument for measuring it were both new when he made his famous experiment, showing that the height of the mercury column in a barometer decreases when it is carried upwards through the atmosphere.

The taper retards the motion of the water, which constantly decreases by overflow as it proceeds, whilst it continues to fill the feeder to the brim.

Since the solubility of hydrochloric acid in water decreases with the increase of the temperature, it is necessary to keep the latter down - a task which is rendered somewhat difficult both by the original FIG.

The equability of the temperature also decreases appreciably from the sea-coast to the interior.

On these the belt of greatest density can be easily traced, and it follows very closely the course of the Milky Way; but, whereas the latter is a belt having rather sharply defined boundaries, the star-density decreases gradually and continuously from the galactic equator to the galactic poles.

In other words, the increase of pressure per degree (dp/d0) divided by p should be constant and equal to B; but observation shows that this ratio decreases, e.g.

Below San Francisco the precipitation decreases along the coast, until at San Diego it is only about io in.

All four of the halogens unite with hydrogen, but the affinity for hydrogen decreases as the atomic weight increases, hydrogen and fluorine uniting explosively at very low temperatures and in the dark, whilst hydrogen and iodine unite only at high temperatures, and even then the resulting compound is very readily decomposed by heat.

To allow for this effect of temperature a compensating system of metal bars is attached to the upper end of the bifilar suspension, so arranged that with rise of temperature the fibres are brought nearer together and hence the value of 0 decreases.

Hence when, say, V decreases the couple VM decreases, and hence the north end of the balanced magnet rises, and vice versa.

Towards the San Juan outlet its depth decreases to 6 or 8 ft., owing to the vast accumulation of the silt washed down into the lake by its principal Costa Rican affluent, the Rio Frio.

The quotient thus obtained decreases as the conditions are more favourable, and, on the whole, it seems to form a good index to the merit of the respective countries from the standpoint of vital forces.

The character of the acidity, however, changes, the free tartaric acid gradually disappearing, forming bitartrate of potash and being otherwise broken up. On the other hand, the free malic acid increases and the tannin decreases.

For that is always and necessarily present when the nature is present, absent when it is absent, decreases and increases according as the nature decreases and increases.

Elevation then decreases slightly, through Stuorevarre (5787 ft.) and Areskutan (4656 ft.), to the south of which the railway from Trondhjem in Norway into Sweden crosses the fine pass at Storlien.

The number of species decreases according to geographical distribution from south to north; thus while upwards of 1000 are found in Skane, there are only about 700 in the midlands, 500 in the lower parts of southern Norrland and less than 200 in the extreme north.

This is dependent on the temperature of the air which rapidly decreases with altitude.

The rate of this tax decreases as the amount of capital stock increases, thus favouring large corporations.

West of the tableland the amount of rainfall decreases as the distance from the Pacific increases, and in a large area west of the Darling the average annual rainfall does not exceed io in.

It increases as we ascend and reaches a maximum at a certain height, and then decreases according to the normal variation.

If, therefore, instead of regarding only the mean rainfall of several gauges over a series of years, we compare the relative falls in short intervals of time among gauges yielding the same general averages, the discrepancies prove to be very great, and it follows that the maximum possible intensity of discharge from different areas rapidly increases as the size of the watershed decreases.

Above the "water-table" the water is held by capillarity, and the percentage of water held decreases as we approach the surface where there may be perfect dryness.

A feature generally characteristic of the Tian-shan as a whole is that the absolute elevation of the ranges increases gradually from north to south, and from the centre decreases towards both the east and the west.

As the presentations yield to the pressure, the pressure itself diminishes, so that the velocity of sinking decreases, i.e.

The upper Niger rises in June as the result of the tropical rains, and decreases in December, its breadth at Turella expanding from between 2000 and 2500 ft.

The essentials of proper oil pressing are a slowly accumulating pressure, so that the liberated oil may have time to flow out and escape, a pressure that increases in proportion as the resistance of the material increases, and that maintains itself as the volume of material decreases through the escape of oil.

This in turn decreases the resistance in the afferent arteriole which results in an increase in renal blood flow.

Use a water-based product; it will let your sweat glands do their work as it decreases your risk of squamous-cell carcinoma.

This experiment showed that chitosan decreases blood sugar, and that the more chitosan is used, the more the blood sugar is lowered.

They also had slight decreases in glycosylated hemoglobin, a measure of chronically high blood glucose levels.

I. FTY720 selectively decreases the number of circulating mature lymphocytes by acceleration of lymphocyte homing.

Secondly, it decreases the open flux by increasing the length of the polarity inversion line where flux cancelation occurs.

The rate of B cell maturation also decreases with age.

T F 4. For a given amount of UK national saving, an increase in UK net capital outflow decreases UK domestic investment.

Your car's engine speed decreases when you use overdrive.

Integrated self-service password reset decreases help desk costs even further by allowing users to reset forgotten passwords securely.

The results revealed that as infection levels increase, the deposition of carotenoid pigments in male bills decreases.

We also have to add in the planetary precession, which decreases the RA by a quantity a, during the same time interval.

Maximum peak concentrations are obtained within 1 to 1.5 hours; serum prolactin decreases within 2 hours and is maximally decreased at 8 hours.

As temperature decreases drug metabolism and excretion also decreases thereby prolonging recovery.

It builds up as mechanical tillage is reduced and it decreases with increasing mechanical tillage.

First, frequent hand washing decreases the spread of flu viruses.

These pollutants have led to decreases in the populations of common whelks in the North Sea and cause DNA breakdown in some marine organisms.

The doctrine of Evolution, instead of increasing the difficulty of conceiving the possibility of miracle, decreases it; for it presents to us the universe as an uncompleted process, and one in which there is no absolute continuity on the phenomenal side; for life and mind are inexplicable by their physical antecedents, and there is not only room for, but need of, the divine initiative, a creative as well as conservative co-operation of God with nature.

Two of each of these maximum floats form the top or highest edges of the cell, and the number of sucA B cessive like squares decreases as the bottom of the cell is reached when the floats are one of black and one of white (see middle of design, &c.).

The troops are moved according to the enemy's movements and the number of men increases and decreases...

All historians agree that the external activity of states and nations in their conflicts with one another is expressed in wars, and that as a direct result of greater or less success in war the political strength of states and nations increases or decreases.

Also, for a given target mass, the ion energy decreases with increasing scattering angle.

Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland infected by bacteria that decreases milk production and costs 69 billion yen per year in Japan.

Second is evaporation of moisture which adds flavor because as moisture decreases and the beef shrinks, flavor intensifies.

In recessions or periods of economic stagnation, the demand for silver may decrease, which decreases the price per ounce.

The open-cell structure of this type of mattress doesn't push back when you lie down, which decreases pressure.

If you choose, you can keep the gold stored away for years since the price of gold rarely decreases in large amounts.

If you own a Treasury bond at a 4 percent interest rate and market interest rates rise to 6 percent, the value of the bond decreases.

As the user makes purchases the available balance decreases until he or she adds more money.

The good news is that identity theft victims are becoming more savvy and are generally catching the problem quicker, which decreases the amount of time they spend resolving the problem.

If a couple can stay together until their fifth anniversary, the likelihood they will divorce decreases.

Studies have shown that the number of emissions increase more than travel time decreases when drivers are heavy on the gas and brake pedals.

Producing cars from recycled aluminum decreases air pollution by 95 percent.

Solar panel installation saves money long-term, helps protect the environment from damage caused by air pollutants, conserves resources, and decreases dependence on utility companies.

The ability for oceans to absorb and store carbon dioxide decreases as water temperatures increase.

Whenever forests are destroyed, the new space decreases biodiversity and increases the greenhouse effect, not to mention how it displaces animals and people, leading to the extinction of some animal and plant species.

Before turning to fenugreek, however, seek medical advice if your milk production decreases.

This increases precision in focusing and decreases flaws in the final image.

It decreases heart rate and respiration while increasing blood flow.

Medically it reduces anxiety attacks, helps reduce high blood pressure and decreases muscle tension.

It also decreases the amount of stress hormones your body produces.

When stress levels get too high, however, employee performance can suffer and productivity decreases.

Lowering of the stress response - Laughter causes the stress response to rev up for a short time then it quickly decreases.

It decreases the amount of dopamine in the brain and increases the amount of serotonin.

Recent research indicates that smoking decreases a woman's life span by nearly 15 years.

It is important to note that the risks of smoking are the same regardless of whether or not a woman decreases her tobacco consumption for the duration of her pregnancy.

It also raises the metabolism and decreases appetite, and it can even help boost depression and relieve anxiety.

A clip-on tie will feel more comfortable and decreases bulk.

The cruise vacation keeps you on board more than the Cruisetour, which decreases the price of the sailing.

Slowly reintroduce him to dry foods a little at at time as his energy level increases and his diarrhea decreases.

As mulching conserves moisture, moderates temperature fluctuations, decreases weed pressure, and enhances yield so it should be practised regularly.

They understand that staying active with exercise decreases health issues and increases their lifestyles.

This keeps the airway open during sleep, and prevents decreases in blood oxygen levels due to airway obstruction.

In some cases, the repeated disruption in breathing during the night decreases oxygen levels in the body, leading to serious cardiovascular issues that may need to be addressed.

As you grow older, the muscle tone in your throat decreases and your throat becomes narrower.

The horizontally polarized light decreases visibility and creates glare.

Once this is gone, then your health decreases.

At the top of the screen is an "Elite-o-meter" that steadily decreases throughout the song, more so when you miss markers.

Your adrenaline decreases when you use it.

If conditions aren't met, then the money decreases.

The bar gradually decreases into the dragon's mouth as you play.

In recent years, studies began to immerge about the health benefits of wine, including cardiovascular system improvements and decreases in certain types of cancer.

The additional minute rate decreases with larger plans, starting at 40 cents and ending at 25 cents.

Prednisone is a steroid medication that decreases the effects of antibodies on platelets and eventually lowers antibody production.

True labor contractions may start once every ten or 15 minutes or even at longer intervals, but gradually the interval decreases until they come every three to four minutes.

Infection acquired by the mother later in pregnancy usually decreases the likelihood of infection in the infant at birth although eye problems may occur in adolescence.

Aplastic anemia-A disorder in which the bone marrow greatly decreases or stops production of blood cells.

The incidence decreases significantly after age six.

It is thought that when estrogen levels go down during the postovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle, decreases in serotonin levels follow.

The production of a thick, sticky mucus increases the likelihood of infection, decreases the ability to protect against infection, causes inflammation and swelling, decreases the functional capacity of the lungs, and may lead to emphysema.

Good general health, especially good nutrition, can keep the immune system healthy, which decreases the frequency with which these colonies begin an infection or attack on the lung tissue.

Although hypertension may increase for several months early in life, it eventually decreases as the circulatory system develops and vessels become larger.

But patching is as of 2004 no longer done routinely because it decreases the amount of oxygen that gets to the cornea.

For those who engage in welding, eye protection, including the use of helmets, decreases the incidence a corneal abrasions caused by welding burns.

When children are actively disliked by peers and the victims of teasing or ostracism, the task is harder for parents and teachers and the likelihood of the child reestablishing positive peer relations without help decreases.

When a person takes an opioid medication, the drug attaches to these opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord and decreases the person's perception of pain.

During the rest phase between spurts, the bulb at the end of the hair root decreases in volume and the hair loosens.

It decreases in frequency with increasing age.

As children respond to this positive relationship and consistent discipline, the need for negative interaction decreases.

Experts have found that physical activity decreases in this age group, so parents should focus on being supportive and encouraging their children to be physically active.

Under normal circumstances, when heme concentrations are at an appropriate level, precursor production decreases.

These can assist in strengthening the connective tissue, which decreases the spread of blood and bruising.

This minimum level gradually decreases through infancy and at 36 months most children respond to sound intensities of less than 10 dBs.

This action decreases the risk of infection, especially if the child has recurring styes.

Because it decreases joint compression, it can lessen the pain caused by scoliosis or surgery.

Decreases or increases in muscle tone can help the examiner localize the affected area.

Severe dehydration decreases blood volume and causes the blood to clot more readily.

Lack of sleep reduces the ability to concentrate and decreases mental functioning, so children who are not getting enough good sleep at night may have poor concentration skills and poor academic performance.

It must be noted, however, that hemoglobin decreases naturally (physiologic decrease) in infants by eight to 12 weeks of age, leveling at a normal value of 11 g/dL or better.

After birth, it decreases rapidly until only traces are found in healthy children and adults.

It decreases the production of stress hormones.

There also were decreases in rates of past year use of LSD (1.3 to 0.6%), ecstasy (2.2 to 1.3%), and methamphetamine (0.9 to 0.7%).

This pulls the foot down and back, forcing the boy to walk on tip-toes, called equinus, and further decreases balance.

This normal distancing is seen in decreases in emotional closeness and warmth, increases in parent-adolescent conflict and disagreement, and an increase in time adolescents spend with peers.

However pre-exposure prophylaxis of children who are at risk of being exposed to rabid animals eliminates the need for RIG and decreases the number of required vaccinations after exposure.

Any defect in the immune system decreases a person's ability to fight infections.

In time, the number of outbreaks usually decreases.

A reduction in breastfeeding decreases the mother's milk production.

A reduction in nipple stimulation by a nursing infant decreases milk production.

Wilson disease involves decreases in copper in blood cells, the liver and brain; and increases in copper (copper toxicosis) in the cells of the intestines and kidneys.

It decreases when the child's eyes converge or move inward.

Smoking also increases fatigue and decreases the smoker's sense of smell and taste.

She should also be instructed to report significant decreases in fetal activity from the baby's normal pattern.

As the blood flow increases, the amount of deoxyhemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that has lost its oxygen content, decreases in the affected area of the brain.

This decreased level, in turn, decreases the sensitivity of ocular tissue to another compound called retinoic acid, which prevents increases in the length of the eye.

This decreases some of the stressors associated with premature births and helps infants needing neonatal intensive care.

Treatment of hay fever and other respiratory allergies decreases sneezing and nasal inflammation.

Surgery is used to connect an artery and vein so that arterial blood pressure and flow rate widens the vein and decreases the chance of blood clots forming inside the vein.

The number of brain cells decreases, and abnormal deposits and structural arrangements occur.

Deficiency occurs when this level decreases to about 12 ng/ml or less.

Keep the head of the bed away from windows and doors - This decreases your chi energy and you wake up feeling tired.

Although the price of almost thirty dollars per bottle may deter some consumers, Wen fans claim their hair has never looked or felt better, and that they actually find their frequency of shampooing decreases.

When employees don't know what is expected of them or lack the training necessary to do their job properly, productivity decreases.

This rate increases or decreases based on the interbank market of London.

The buoyancy created by water decreases body weight, allowing for free movement and new positioning.

Medically inducing labor can ensure that you and your baby will be healthy, and some care providers feel that it decreases the risk of needing a cesarean.

Statistics show that hiring a doula decreases the need for cesareans.

Having a knowledgeable woman who can offer birthing knowledge, position options, and comfort techniques as well as emotional and physical support decreases the need for the interventions that can lead to c-sections.

While it cannot be fully determined if utilizing a laptop computer on one's knees and lap decreases sperm quality, count, or production, common sense says there may be some link between male fertility and laptops.

Some of the benefits to this type of birth control pill include a decreased chance of ovarian and endometrial cancers, decreased likelihood of ectopic pregnancy, regular cycles, reduced acne, decreases blood loss and intensity of cramps.

Lube increases sexual pleasure for both participants and decreases the likelihood of condom breakage.

Bone calcium decreases as we age, particularly for women.

Most people work in offices lit by fluorescent bulbs and get almost no natural sunlight, which also decreases vitamin D production.

Unfortunately, in tough economic times and during expensive times of year for families, such as Christmas, churches see decreases in giving, ironically at a time where church services tend to be more well attended than usual.

Some feel that the idea of dating decreases the ability of couples to really commit to any long-term relationship, resulting in the rise in divorce rates.

Other school districts soon followed and reported similar decreases in disciplinary actions.

Put the $10 decreases into a "date night fund" jar.

Initial nape piercings need to be performed with a surface bar able to accommodate the swelling, which can then be changed once swelling decreases.

Parents report decreases in colic symptoms and gastric stress, as well as an increased quality of sleep and digestion as a result of baby yoga.

Like most studios, the price per class decreases the more often you go.

If it's too long, it will require small print and decreases the chances of the card being read.

Light trucks, including pick-ups and SUVs, saw the most dramatic decreases in sales and leases.

This greatly decreases the static that wearing nylons can cause and will reduce the chance of you having static hair.

More complex designs are shaped using short row shaping or patterned decreases.

Protein also decreases the rate of digestion when eaten with carbohydrates that otherwise would enter the bloodstream rapidly.

The idea behind this diet supplement is that it both cleanses the body and decreases caloric intake.

This, in turn, decreases your lean body mass (even though your weight is dropping), which decreases your basal metabolic rate.

During middle age, metabolism slows, activity naturally decreases, and hormone levels begin to decline.

Nothing derails progress like a nasty injury that puts you on the sidelines for a month, but making sure to work up a bit of a sweat decreases the risk of that by miles.

This in turn decreases your resting heart rate and blood pressure, which keeps the arteries from stiffening and thus decreasing the risk of getting clogged up later in life.

Regular weight-bearing exercise decreases the risk of osteoporosis and hip fracture.

Cool down/stretching - Follow up every type of exercise session with five minutes of exercise that progressively decreases in intensity and then stretch.

It is very likely that you will notice an overall loss in inches as your lean body mass increases and your body fat decreases.

You can usually adjust the tension level on a rower, which increases or decreases the resistance.

Don't lean onto the side rails as this decreases the amount of work your body does, thereby lowering your caloric burn.

Be sure to use good posture and form with muscular endurance training to avoid using momentum to lift and lower, which increases the risk of injury and decreases the effectiveness of the exercise.

As men stop producing as much testosterone, they begin to see decreases in muscle and bone mass.

Counteracting these decreases with regular exercise can help keep men healthy throughout middle age and beyond.

If you move more slowly or exert less force, resistance decreases.

Cardio interval training has an anabolic effect which builds muscle and decreases body fat, helping you to achieve your sleek physique.

Over time, the amount invested should increase even if the value of the fund increases and decreases daily.

If they become too hot, sperm count decreases, which affects a man's ability to father offspring.

With just a small amount of material, the thong decreases the possibility of excess fabric bunching and creating a lumpy look under clothing.

Once partygoers reach a certain age, the desire for commemorative toys and trinkets decreases.

Decreases in retinol levels cause the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids in the cell, which causes toxic effects.

The architrave is flat, and there is a space over it, serving both to admit light and to relieve the pressure on it from above, and the size decreases slightly from the bottom to the top. Within the doorway is, as a rule, a niche on the right, and a staircase ascending in the thickness of the wall to the left; in front is another similar doorway leading to the chamber in the interior, which is circular, and about 15 ft.

As the tableland runs northward it decreases both in height and width, until it narrows to a few miles only, with an elevation of scarcely 1500 ft.; under the name of the Blue Mountains the plateau widens again and increases in altitude, the chief peaks being Mount Clarence(4000 ft.), Mount Victoria (3525 ft.), and Mount Hay (3270 ft.).

The Dividing Range decreases north of the Blue Mountains, until as a mere ridge it divides the waters of the coastal rivers from those flowing to the Darling.

In both cases the amplitude of the oscillations decreases more or less rapidly.

As the atomic weight of the element increases, it is found that the solubility of the sulphates in water decreases.

It is not economical to force the boiler to work at too high a rate, because it has been practically demonstrated that the boiler efficiency decreases after a certain point, as the rate of combustion increases.

In Hungary and Russia a zone-tariff system is in operation, whereby the charge per mile decreases progressively with the length of the journey, the traveller paying according to the number of zones he has passed through and not simply according to the distance traversed.

As a rule, the elevation of the timber line on the mountains increases as the latitude decreases.

If, however, an amount of energy a is taken up in separating atoms, the ratio is expressible as C p /C„= (5+a)/(3-Fa), which is obviously smaller than 5/3, and decreases with increasing values of a.

Rainfall is usually heavy in the S.E., but it decreases toward the N.W.

The amount of rain decreases from east to west, the mean annual rainfall being 32.7 in.

The result of this is that the alkalinity of the sea-water increases and the hydrogen-ion concentration decreases.

That is, the concentration of H-ions decreases and that of the HO-ions increases; the water becomes more alkaline because the carbonic acid of the bicarbonate has been abstracted by the phytoplankton to the extent that normal carbonate is left.

North of this zone the rainfall decreases towards the Arctic.

The line through the given point along which the potential decreases most rapidly is the direction of the resultant magnetic force, and the rate of decrease of the potential in any direction is equal to the component of the force in that direction.

It appears that as the temperature rises the resistance decreases to a minimum and then increases, the minimum point occurring at a higher temperature the stronger the field.

It appears that the elements at about the middle of each row are the most strongly paramagnetic; towards the ends of a row the susceptibility decreases, and ultimately becomes negative.

This decreases as r increases; its value ranging from na/A to al(nA).

If, for instance, we inquire as to the time taken to reach a given height by a body thrown upwards with a given velocity, we find that the time increases as the height decreases.

The use of such explosives decreases to some extent the danger from dust explosions; but experiment shows that no efficient explosive is absolutely safe, if used in excessive quantity, or in an improper manner.

The average annual rainfall decreases quite regularly westward and south-westward from 47.6 in.

It begins at a maximum speed when the bobbin is empty, is constant for each layer, but decreases as the bobbin fills.

The proportion of freedom to inevitability decreases and increases according to the point of view from which the action is regarded, but their relation is always one of inverse proportion.