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“Now I must take you to a very interesting part of our subject-to the relation between the combustion of a candle and that living kind of combustion which goes on within us. In every one of us there is a living process of combustion going on very similar to that of a candle, and I must try to make that plain to you. For it is not merely true in a poetical sense-the relation of the life of man to a taper; and if you will follow, I think I can make this clear.”

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Book:Scientific Papers: Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology
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Scientific Papers: Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology

This book compiles research articles and studies from various scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology. It offers a comprehensive look into the advancements and findings within these scientific areas. more

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Michael Faraday
Michael Faraday

Michael Faraday was an English physicist and chemist, born on September 22, 1791, and died on August 25, 1867. He made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism, particularly the discovery of electromagnetic induction, which had a profound impact on the development of the electric power industry and electrical engineering. more

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