III. A second paper on the forms assumed by drops of liquids falling vertically on a horizontal plate

Abstract

In a previous paper which I had the honour of submitting to the Society, a method was described by which the later stages of the oscillation had been seen. I wish now to supplement that paper with an account of the earlier stages. The experiments of the sequel were, by the kind permission of Professor Balfour Stewart, made this autumn in the Physical Laboratory at Owens College. The arrangement that was found most successful for seeing the earlier stages was one b j which the support was withdrawn from under a drop, so as to leave it free to fall, while at the same instant an electrical circuit was broken.