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FUNDAMENTAL EQUATIONS OF ELECTROMAGNETICS
3. The objections which may perhaps be raised to the
further conclusions of paragraph 2 do not apply to the reason-
ing specially exhibited in paragraph 1, which proved the
attraction between magnetic currents. This latter depends
directly on the premises: it stands or falls with them alone.
But it is sufficient to show the superiority of Maxwell's
system; for it is predicted in the latter, whereas it is un-
known in the opposing system.