The Mechanics Of Electricity (1915)

by Frederick Joaquim Barbosa Cordeiro

Book Overview

The Mechanics of Electricity is a comprehensive book on the principles and applications of electricity, written by Frederick Joaquim Barbosa Cordeiro and published in 1915. The book covers a wide range of topics related to electricity, including the history of electricity, the principles of electricity and magnetism, the construction and operation of electrical machinery, and the applications of electricity in various fields such as telegraphy, telephony, and lighting.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific topic related to electricity. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of electricity, including the discoveries of important scientists such as Benjamin Franklin and Michael Faraday. The second chapter covers the principles of electricity and magnetism, including the laws of electrostatics and electromagnetism.The third chapter focuses on the construction and operation of electrical machinery, including generators, motors, transformers, and other devices. The fourth chapter covers the applications of electricity in telegraphy and telephony, including the development of the telegraph and the telephone.The fifth chapter covers the applications of electricity in lighting, including the development of incandescent lamps and arc lamps. The final chapter provides an overview of the practical applications of electricity in various fields, including medicine, agriculture, and transportation.Overall, The Mechanics of Electricity is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the principles and applications of electricity, and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject as it was understood in 1915.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120903130
• ISBN13: 9781120903136
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"