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With two intervening platinas a still stronger current passed; and with only one intervening platina a very fair current was obtained.
Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 Michael Faraday 1829
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When one of the platinas was removed so that three intervened, a current somewhat stronger passed.
Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 Michael Faraday 1829
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In order to obtain an idea of the additional interfering power of each added platina plate, six voltaic pairs and four intervening platinas were arranged as in fig. 99; a very feeble current then passed (985. 1017.
Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 Michael Faraday 1829
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