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movement of the galvanometer spot. At N1 there was no movement, but there was an upward movement of


Fig. 73. Electro-molecular Explorer.

response when the explorer came over the stimulated area "Carbonate." As the explorer passed on to N2 there was a cessation of movement, but when it reached the depressed area marked "Oxalic" there was a vigorous movement downwards (fig. 73).

Interference Effects

I have already described a case of interference in the galvanometric effect when the two points A and B in similar molecular conditions are simultaneously acted on by the same mechanical stimulus. Under these