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Archibald Williams explains the scientific principles behind common mechanisms and physical phenomena such as steam, electricity, light, and hydraulics. The text focuses on the fundamental operation of everyday devices rather than specific models or detailed technical specifications.

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much more of the water's energy than was possible with the old-fashioned wheel.

Fig. 187. —A Pelton wheel which develops 5,000 horse-power. Observe the shape of the double buckets.

The turbine, of which we have already spoken in our third chapter, is now the favourite hydraulic engine. Some water-turbines work on much the same principle as the Parsons steam-turbine; others resemble the De Laval. Among

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