A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book explores the fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism, subjects which fascinated scientists in the 19th century. The author guides the reader through a fascinating journey into the world of electrical phenomena, starting with basic concepts like electrification by friction and contact, and progressing to more complex concepts like potential, induction and the distribution of electricity on conductors. He delves into the concept of electrical forces and how they act on various objects, and the important idea of the electrical field, the space where these forces operate. The author then explores Faraday's pioneering work on lines of force, and the role of the medium in transmitting electrical and magnetic actions. He also highlights the significant contribution of Clerk Maxwell who built upon Faraday's work, leading to a completely new theory of light. The book offers a clear and concise explanation of these complex concepts, simplifying the demonstrations without compromising the rigor of the reasoning. This book offers a profound understanding of the underlying principles of electricity and magnetism, paving the way for a more comprehensive understanding of their intricate relationship. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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