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... illustrations , so that I venture to entertain a hope that this little volume may not be unworthy of perusal nor destitute of utility . Myddelton Square , Oct. 1. 1849 . CONTENTS . ence . - - LECTURE I. - Connection viii PREFACE .
... illustrations , so that I venture to entertain a hope that this little volume may not be unworthy of perusal nor destitute of utility . Myddelton Square , Oct. 1. 1849 . CONTENTS . ence . - - LECTURE I. - Connection viii PREFACE .
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... Connection of Physic and Physics . - Sketch of the History of the Subject . - Constitution of Matter . - Ethereal Medium . -Effects of its Vibrations . -Electric Equi- librium - Disturbed by Friction - By Chemical Influ- Luminous ...
... Connection of Physic and Physics . - Sketch of the History of the Subject . - Constitution of Matter . - Ethereal Medium . -Effects of its Vibrations . -Electric Equi- librium - Disturbed by Friction - By Chemical Influ- Luminous ...
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... Connection between Electricity , Magnetism , and Vis Nervosa . - Theory of Vis Nervosa . - Induced Contractions . Matteucci's Researches . - Diamagnetic Phenomena . - Action of Artificial Currents on Animal Tissues - On a Piece of Nerve ...
... Connection between Electricity , Magnetism , and Vis Nervosa . - Theory of Vis Nervosa . - Induced Contractions . Matteucci's Researches . - Diamagnetic Phenomena . - Action of Artificial Currents on Animal Tissues - On a Piece of Nerve ...
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... Connection of Physic and Physics . - Sketch of the History of the Subject . — Constitution of Matter.— Ethereal Medium . — Effects of its Vibrations . — Electric Equilibrium — Disturbed by Fric- By Chemical Influence . — Luminous ...
... Connection of Physic and Physics . - Sketch of the History of the Subject . — Constitution of Matter.— Ethereal Medium . — Effects of its Vibrations . — Electric Equilibrium — Disturbed by Fric- By Chemical Influence . — Luminous ...
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... connected with electrical ex- citation , and gave to them the title of electricity -a term derived from the Greek ... connection with physiology . Few things are more interesting and instructive than to trace the birth and progress of an ...
... connected with electrical ex- citation , and gave to them the title of electricity -a term derived from the Greek ... connection with physiology . Few things are more interesting and instructive than to trace the birth and progress of an ...
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