Cyclopadic Science SimplifiedF. Warne and Company, 1869 - 685 pages |
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Page 234
... whilst it remains in that insulated situation , even if it be made to touch the sides of the mug , is not attracted by it , nor does it acquire any electricity ; but if , whilst it stands suspended within the mug , a conductor ...
... whilst it remains in that insulated situation , even if it be made to touch the sides of the mug , is not attracted by it , nor does it acquire any electricity ; but if , whilst it stands suspended within the mug , a conductor ...
Page 237
... whilst the conductor is under induction from the ball A , the two halves are separated , then it will be found that each half is per- manently electrified . ᅮᅮ FIG . 213 . A A , the electrified ball ; B , the half of the cylinder ...
... whilst the conductor is under induction from the ball A , the two halves are separated , then it will be found that each half is per- manently electrified . ᅮᅮ FIG . 213 . A A , the electrified ball ; B , the half of the cylinder ...
Page 525
... whilst the other is pressed against the sounding - board of some instrument . A very pretty illustration of Wheatstone's experiments with the transmission of vibrations through solid conductors may be performed by constructing a series ...
... whilst the other is pressed against the sounding - board of some instrument . A very pretty illustration of Wheatstone's experiments with the transmission of vibrations through solid conductors may be performed by constructing a series ...
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