Cyclopadic Science SimplifiedF. Warne and Company, 1869 - 685 pages |
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Page 116
... pass through a bundle of plates of glass in any position in which they may be placed . 3. Passes through a plate of tour- maline , cut parallel to the axis of the crystal , in every position of the plate . • 1. Is capable of reflection ...
... pass through a bundle of plates of glass in any position in which they may be placed . 3. Passes through a plate of tour- maline , cut parallel to the axis of the crystal , in every position of the plate . • 1. Is capable of reflection ...
Page 262
... passing through the fingers . By repeating this operation thirteen or fourteen times , the electrical fire will pass into the jar , which will become charged , and , by placing the discharger against it , you will see a sensible spark pass ...
... passing through the fingers . By repeating this operation thirteen or fourteen times , the electrical fire will pass into the jar , which will become charged , and , by placing the discharger against it , you will see a sensible spark pass ...
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... pass in sparks from p to n , or towards n ; and I have seen no reason to believe that , in cases of true electro - chemical decomposition by the machine , the electricity passed in sparks from the con- ductor , or at any part of the ...
... pass in sparks from p to n , or towards n ; and I have seen no reason to believe that , in cases of true electro - chemical decomposition by the machine , the electricity passed in sparks from the con- ductor , or at any part of the ...
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