This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ... an electric storm, for the metal work is a good conductor, as are also soot, vapor, and smoke; these may conduct charges which may jump to a person's body on their way to the earth. Thick rugs and hair mattresses, being dry and being non-conductors, insulate the human body and may be utilized for protection. ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ... an electric storm, for the metal work is a good conductor, as are also soot, vapor, and smoke; these may conduct charges which may jump to a person's body on their way to the earth. Thick rugs and hair mattresses, being dry and being non-conductors, insulate the human body and may be utilized for protection. The middle of a room is the safest place because removed from conducting surfaces. The middle story of a house is safer than either the attic or basement. In some cases houses have been struck by electricity from the earth. One should not stand near water, because water is a good conductor and a discharge moving toward the water might pass through a person standing near. The electricity above a given place on the earth in a storm seeks to reach the earth by the easiest path, somewhat as water tends to break through the weakest part of a dam. Good conductors are like the weak spots in the dam. The electricity rushes through good conductors, or substances of weak resistance. One should avoid positions with reference to objects such that the electricity will use the body as a connecting link in its path to the earth. The effect of electrical shocks upon the body is to stun, burn, or kill. Danger to Animals Many farm animals are killed every year by lightning. A discharge of electricity may leave a trunk of a tree, or a wire fence, and pass through the ani-nal's body as this offers less resistance. To prevent farm animals from being struck by lightning near wire fences, an iron post should be placed every six or eight rods and be driven deep enough into the earth to connect with permanent moisture. Such posts are furnished by dealers. For The Recitation 1. What is lightning? 2. Compare air with other substances as a conductor. 3. What are the...
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