A natural philosophy : embracing the most recent discoveries in the various branches of physics, and exhibiting the application of scientific principles in everyday life .. (1899)
Quackenbos, G. P. (George Payn), 1826-1881 · New York, Cincinnati [etc.], American book company · leaf 307
another in a ludicrous manner, as shown inFig. 276. If the lower plate is insulated, whenthey return to it after having been drawn up, thsurplus positive electrici-ty can not escape, andthe dance ceases. 788. Diverging Threads.—Figure 277 representstwenty fine linen threads,eight or ten inches… … DIVERGING THREADS. 789. The Electrified Head.—On the same prin-ciple a head of hair is made to stand grotesque-ly on end, as shown in Fig. 278, by fixing thewire to which it is attached in one of the holesof a prime conductor. The hairs are chargedwith electricity of the same kind, and are…
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