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A Manual of Natural Philosophy: Compiled From Various Sources, and Designed for Use as a Text-Book in High Schools and Academies (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Johnston

 
9780484174473: A Manual of Natural Philosophy: Compiled From Various Sources, and Designed for Use as a Text-Book in High Schools and Academies (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the science of electricity, weather, sound, and light through a clear, student-friendly guide.

This edition compiles essential explanations from trusted sources to help high school and academy students grasp natural philosophy with practical, real-world examples. It covers how electricity interacts with the world, the behavior of lightning and weather phenomena, and how sound travels through air, water, and solids. The text emphasizes observable effects, experiments, and reasoning that connect theory to everyday life.

In this edition, you’ll find accessible explanations of:
  • How electrical conductors and water paths can protect buildings from lightning and guide electrical flow safely to the earth.
  • Phenomena such as water-spouts, land-spouts, and the aurora borealis, including their electrical roots and observable signs.
  • Basics of acoustics: how pitch, intensity, distance, and media affect sound, plus the science of echoes and flight of sound through different materials.
  • Practical demonstrations and questions that prompt observation and critical thinking.
Ideal for readers seeking a solid grounding in natural philosophy, with clear explanations that support classroom study and independent learning.

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