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Bennett, R. A. R. (Reginald Arthur Renaud), 1866-1930 |
| Title |
How to Make Electrical Machines
Containing Full Directions for Making Electrical Machines, Induction Coils, Dynamos, and Many Novel Toys to Be Worked by Electricity
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Demian Katz, Paul Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Digital Library of the Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University (http://digital.library.villanova.edu)
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| Summary |
"How to Make Electrical Machines" by R. A. R. Bennett is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This text serves as a comprehensive guide for readers interested in constructing various electrical devices, including machines and toys that operate on electrical principles. The book aims to impart practical knowledge to amateur electricians, providing detailed instructions and diagrams for building different apparatuses. The opening of the text introduces readers to the basic construction of an electrical machine, explaining materials, measurements, and assembly steps. Bennett emphasizes the importance of ensuring the machine functions correctly, outlining the necessary precautions, such as avoiding damp air and properly heating components before use. Detailed instructions are given for crafting parts like frames, glass plates, and conductors, demonstrating the author's commitment to accessible hands-on learning in the field of electricity. Overall, the beginning of this work sets the stage for an engaging exploration of electrical engineering as both an educational and recreational pursuit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TK: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering
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| Subject |
Electric apparatus and appliances
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| Subject |
Electric apparatus and appliances -- Amateurs' manuals
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| Subject |
Electricity -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Subject |
Electric motors
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44462 |
| Release Date |
Dec 19, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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