The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary : with His LifeW. Van Norden, 1825 - 290 Seiten |
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... electricity , and the light and noise produced by it . In 1709 , Hawkesbec communicated some important observations and experiments to the world . For se- veral years , electricity was entirely neglected , until Mr. Grey applied himself ...
... electricity , and the light and noise produced by it . In 1709 , Hawkesbec communicated some important observations and experiments to the world . For se- veral years , electricity was entirely neglected , until Mr. Grey applied himself ...
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... electric fluid , and thus to produce phenomena which had been hitherto unobserved . They killed small birds , and set spirits ... electricity than before , but that as much was taken from ono side as was thrown on the other ; and that DR ...
... electric fluid , and thus to produce phenomena which had been hitherto unobserved . They killed small birds , and set spirits ... electricity than before , but that as much was taken from ono side as was thrown on the other ; and that DR ...
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... electricity would remain . He afterwards deinon- strated , by experiments , that the electricity did not re- side in the coating , as had been supposed , but in the pores of the glass itself . After a phial was charged , he removed the ...
... electricity would remain . He afterwards deinon- strated , by experiments , that the electricity did not re- side in the coating , as had been supposed , but in the pores of the glass itself . After a phial was charged , he removed the ...
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... electricity , which would be rendered evident to the senses by sparks being emitted , when a key , the knuckle , or other conductor , was presented to it . Philadelphia at this time afforded no opportunity of trying an ex- periment of ...
... electricity , which would be rendered evident to the senses by sparks being emitted , when a key , the knuckle , or other conductor , was presented to it . Philadelphia at this time afforded no opportunity of trying an ex- periment of ...
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... Electricity , made at Philadelphia , in America . " They were read with avidity , and soon translated into different languages . A very incorrect French translation fell into the hands of the celebrated Buffon , who , notwithstanding ...
... Electricity , made at Philadelphia , in America . " They were read with avidity , and soon translated into different languages . A very incorrect French translation fell into the hands of the celebrated Buffon , who , notwithstanding ...
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