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Magnetism and Electricity

English · Paperback / Softback

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First published in 1941, this book presents a manual for the younger reader on the nature of magnetism and electricity.

List of contents










Preface; 1. Magnetism; 2. Electricity; 3. Ohm's law; 4. The magnetic effect of an electric current; 5. Electrodynamics; 6. Galvanometers, ammeters and voltmeters; 7. Electrolysis; 8. Cells; 9. Measurement of resistance and potential difference; 10. Electrical energy; 11. Electromagnetic induction; 12. Dynamos and motors; 13. The grid; 14. Electric telegraphy and telephony; 15. The measurement of magnetism; 16. The Earth's magnetism; 17. The measurement of electricity; 18. Electrostatics; 19. The modern era; Answers to questions; Index.

Summary

First published in 1941 as the revised edition of a 1938 original, this book presents a manual for the younger reader on the nature of magnetism and electricity. Historical detail is included to avoid an overly technical approach and to reflect the cultural aspects of science and scientific growth.

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