Merchant, F. W. (Francis Walter), 1855-1937, Chant, Clarence Augustus, 1865-1956 · Toronto : Copp Clark · leaf 463
amos are transformed into currents ofvery high E.iM.F. to overcome tlie resistance of the trans-mission wires,* and again into currents of lower tension for useat the centres of distribution; and in the case of incandescentlighting, where it is advisable to have currents of fairly high * There is… … THE INDUCTION COIL 453 tension on tlio .street wires but, for tlie .sake of safety andeconomy, currents of low E. M. F. in the lamps and houseconnections. In the Hydro-electric system whicli supplies many centresof Ontario with electric energy, the current when first gener-ated at Niagara Falls is…
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