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Experiments with Receiver Immersed in Kerosine

In order to find out whether the exclusion of atmospheric action would change the general character of the result, I took observations with a single point iron receiver immersed in kerosine.

Table III.—Showing the Diminution of Resistance with Increasing E. M. F. in a Receiver immersed in Kerosine

E. in volt.	Current in 1/106 amp.	Resistance in ohms.
0·05	15	3,333
0·10	35	2,857
0·15	56	2,678
0·20	78	2,564
0·25	124	2,016
0·30	182	1,648

Fig. 53. Effect of Lag.