The elements of natural philosophy : copiously illustrated by familiar experiments and containing descriptions of instruments, with directions for using : designed for the use of schools and academies (1856)
Sprague, A. W. (Alfred White), 1821-1891 · Boston : Phillips, Sampson & Company · leaf 170
r influ-encing molecular forces. The elaborate investigations of thisdistinguished philosopher have opened out a rich field of prom-ise. A force which a few years ago was supposed to influencepieces of iron only, is by these researches shown to act uponalmost every form of ponderable matter.^ This… … ELECTRICITY. 165 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY, AND DESCRIP-TION OF INSTRUMENTS.* 135. Natural phenomena usually excite interest in propor-tion to the sublimity and mystery which attend their exhibition.This is especially true of electrical phenomena. No agentin nature presents itself under a greater…
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