Excerpt from Electrical Experiments: Illustrating the Theory, Practice, and Application of the Science of Free or Frictional Electricity; Containing the Methods of Making and Managing Electrical Apparatus of Every Description, With Numerous Illustrative Engravings
Besides the value of electricity in teaching us the laws and effects of the fluid we have been describing, in thus explaining so many of the grander phenomena of nature, and directing us' to guard our persons and property in some degree against their destructive effects - the science has other claims to our notice. Its application has been found efficacious in curing some of the most lingering and painful diseases; the general laws to be remembered are few all the apparatus necessary may be made either by ourselves or by ordinary workmen at little expense; the experiments require for their suc cess only common care and attention, and yet are so brilliant, so varied, and so surprising, as to be a never-failing source of wonder and delight.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Dive into the fascinating world of electricity with this comprehensive exploration of its history, principles, and applications. The author delves into the early experiments and discoveries that laid the foundation for our understanding of this powerful force, from the observations of ancient philosophers to the groundbreaking work of scientists in the 18th and 19th centuries. This book guides you through a series of engaging experiments and illustrations that demonstrate the fundamental concepts of electricity, including attraction, repulsion, and the different states of the electric fluid. You'll explore the role of friction in generating electrical charge and learn about the properties of conductors and insulators. The author delves into the intriguing phenomena of electrical light, sparks, and shocks, revealing the ways in which electricity can be perceived by our senses. You'll discover the surprising electrical properties of everyday objects, from paper and hair to coffee and chocolate, and gain insights into the connections between electricity and other natural forces such as magnetism and lightning. This book offers a captivating journey into the realm of electricity, illuminating its profound impact on our understanding of the natural world and its transformative role in shaping modern technology and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282508210_0
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