A dictionary of electrical words, terms and phrases (1898)
Houston, Edwin J. (Edwin James), 1847-1914 · New York, The W. J. Johnston company · leaf 388
ield of another magnet, by the action of anelectric current or another magnet. The deflection of the needle is sometimes calledits elongation. This latter term is, however, butlittle used, and is unnecessary. Needle, Magnetic, Dipping —A magnetic needle suspended so as to be treeto move in a… … Fig. 406. Dipping Needle. angle B O C, which marks the deviation of theneedle from the horizontal position, is called theangle ot dip. Nee.] 379 [Neg. Needle, Magnetic, Directive Tendency of -The tendency of a magnetic needle to move so as to come to rest in the direction ofthe lines of the earths…
Electricity · Electrical engineering
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