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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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Stop, in lens, 244; iris, 249; use of, 244. Sun-dial of Ahaz, 410. Syntonic transmission of wireless messages, 143. Talking-machines, 310. Tapper in wireless telegraphy receiver, 141. Tappet arm, 205. Telegraph, electric, 127; insulator, 133 ; needle, 128 ; recording, 133; sounder, 132. Telegraphy, high-speed, 135; wireless, 137. Telephone, 147; Bell, 148 ; circuit, double-line, 155; circuit, general arrangement, 152 , 153; exchange, 154 , 155. Telephony, submarine, 157. Telescope, 257; Galilean, 259 ; prismatic, 260 ; reflecting, 260; terrestrial, 259 .

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