Electricity for public schools and colleges (1891)
Larden, W. (Walter), b. 1855 or 6 · London : Longmans · leaf 90
.) Illtist7-ating the action ofpoints.—Besides the simple experiment con-sisting in discharging the conductor either bypresenting to it an earth-connected point, orby fixing the point on to it, experiments canbe easily performed in which the rush of elec-trified air from the points is made use of.… … 64 ELECTRICITY CH. IV. whence they derive their charge. The air will stream one way, the vane rotatein a contrary sense. (ii.) The instdatingstool.—A person standing on a stool supported by glasslegs can be electrified by his placing the hand on the prime conductor whilethe machine is worked. He…
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