Elementary natural philosophy : designed for high schools and academies (1881)
Griffin, La Roy F. (La Roy Freese), 1844-1916 · Philadelphia : Sower, Potts & Co. · leaf 257
rom the HOLTZS ELECTRICAL MACHINE. g47 plate and accumulates it in the prime conductor, and theplate at the same time acts inductively upon the comb.This transfers — from the prime conductor to the plate. 837. If it is desired to generate any large amount ofelectricity, the — conductor must be… … Fig. 295. 838. Holtzs Electrical Machine, Fig. 295, is far more effectivethan the plate machine, and acts by induction so far as its actionis understood. It consists of a narrow plate of strong glasssupported upon wooden pillars. This supports a thin glass plateby a shaft, so that it can be…
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