Elementary lessons in electricity and magnetism (1906)
Thompson, Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips), 1851-1916, Schwetzky, Otto H. L. [from old catalog] · Chicago, Thompson & Thomas · leaf 239
ts to be imparted to A; it will induce on the inner side of B an equal negative charge — Q, and to the outer side of B a charge + Q will be repelled. This latter is removed by contact with earth, and need be no further considered. The potential^ at the centre M, calculated by the rule given in Art.… … Fig, loa y^ = o. v^* So then the difference of potentials will bewhence ^-^-^ = ^. Vai- Vjr y -r But, by the preceding Article, the capacity Ktherefore K= ~. We see from this formula that the capacity of thecondenser is proportional to the size of the metal globes,and that if the insulating layer…
Electricity · Magnetism
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