Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Electrostatics' to 'Engis'" by Various is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an extensive reference that covers a variety of topics related to electrostatics, electricity, and related advancements in science, providing detailed explanations and experiments to illustrate the principles of electrostatics. The opening of the work presents a comprehensive introduction to electrostatics, outlining its fundamental principles and the phenomenon of electricity at rest. It details simple experiments to illustrate key concepts, such as electrification, electric force, and the interaction of charged bodies. Through careful experimentation using basic apparatus, the text elucidates how bodies can become charged and the resulting effects, including the production of electric fields and potential differences. This section serves as a foundational understanding of electrical science, paving the way for deeper exploration of electricity and its applications. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Various
Title Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Electrostatics" to "Engis"
Volume 9, Slice 3
Credits Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class AE: General Works: Encyclopedias
Subject Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Category Text
eBook-No. 35169
Release Date
Last Update Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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