Author : F. Bedell
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780282921743
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (217 download)
Book Synopsis The Physical Review, 1913, Vol. 2 by : F. Bedell
Download or read book The Physical Review, 1913, Vol. 2 written by F. Bedell and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-21 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Physical Review, 1913, Vol. 2: A Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics The Volta effect depends, under all circumstances, on the nature of the opposing surfaces of conductors which have been brought near, or in contact with, each other. Indeed it depends only on the surfaces exposed to, and within range of, each other. All, and only, such surfaces, or portions of surfaces, of conductors contribute to the general effect. The results of experiments purporting to prove otherwise are spurious. Hence Sanford's chief argument against an electrolytic theory of the Volta effect fails because of a misapprehension in the premises. The surfaces of conductors which have been discharged to earth act just as though they were definitely and characteristically charged. In the case of a homogeneous surface, this postulated electrification is uniformly distributed, while for a surface of dissimilar parts, its nature and intensity vary from part to part. The surfaces being the seat of such electrical manifestations exhibit, as a consequence, a definite p.d., the so-called e.m.f. Of contact, between each other. It is only in terms of these potential differences that the phenomenon lends itself to quantitative treatment. The effect observed with composite surfaces has been shown to be the average effect of the constituent parts, each of which contributes in exact proportion to its extent, its relative proximity, and its own p.d. With reference to the opposing surface. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com 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.
