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 185
uddenly fall. To render this experiment the more amusing, a fancy sports-man may be arranged, as in thecut, w^hen at each discharge thebirds will have the appearanceof being shot down. Experiment c. — Let a boywith fine and dry hair standupon the Insulating Stool^ Fig.145, and place his hand on… … 180 DANCING IMAGES. •will soon become electrified, causing his hair to stand erect^ asin Experiment a. Sparks may now be taken from the body byany person uninsulated, jars charged, and a variety of amusingexperiments performed, as from the prime conductor of theElectric Machine, of which he has…
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