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An Elementary Treatise on Electricity

by James Clerk Maxwell, William Garnett (Editor), Peter Pesic
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Describes experiments that demonstrate the principal facts relating an electric charge as a quantity capable of being measured, deductions from these facts, and the exhibition of electrical phenomena. It is supplemented by a selection of articles from his landmark book, Electricity and Magnetism. 53 figures. 6 plates. 1888 edition.

Synopsis

Maxwell made numerous contributions to science, but his greatest work was devoted to electricity. Here, he describes experiments proving that the electric charge can be measured.1888 edition.

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Book Details

Published
January 1, 2005
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pages
272
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486438849

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