Elementary natural philosophy : designed for high schools and academies (1881)
Griffin, La Roy F. (La Roy Freese), 1844-1916 · Philadelphia : Sower, Potts & Co. · leaf 287
Effects. These can be shown by apowerful battery, or even by a Leyden Jar, as they all affectliving bodies similarly, but the induced current shows themmost readily. But a small coil must be employed, as thecurrent from a large coil is dangerous. Electricity acts primarily upon the nerves. Hence… … HEATING EFFECTS. 277 passes through the tongue, a peculiar taste is experienced.A current through the eye produces the sensation of a flashof light. A powerful current violently contracts the muscles.Often this makes the entire system rigid, and if it is longcontinued, it is exceedingly painful.…
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