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... expression for any physical quan- tity always consists of two factors , one being the unit of the same kind as the thing considered , the other representing the number of such units in the quantity considered , 2 VELOCITY .
... expression for any physical quan- tity always consists of two factors , one being the unit of the same kind as the thing considered , the other representing the number of such units in the quantity considered , 2 VELOCITY .
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... quantity in mathe- matical language must therefore consist of two symbols , representing these two factors ... quantity being represented by the product of the unit of the same kind , and the number of such units contained in the ...
... quantity in mathe- matical language must therefore consist of two symbols , representing these two factors ... quantity being represented by the product of the unit of the same kind , and the number of such units contained in the ...
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... everyday experience , and it is to this we must refer for a distinct conception of matter . A body is a quantity of matter limited in every direction . G. D. 2 A particle is a portion of matter whose dimensions in KINETICS . 17.
... everyday experience , and it is to this we must refer for a distinct conception of matter . A body is a quantity of matter limited in every direction . G. D. 2 A particle is a portion of matter whose dimensions in KINETICS . 17.
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... quantity of matter , though it is contrary to experience that an indefinitely small body should contain a finite quantity of anything . The conception of a particle simply enables us to treat a small body as though it were indefinitely ...
... quantity of matter , though it is contrary to experience that an indefinitely small body should contain a finite quantity of anything . The conception of a particle simply enables us to treat a small body as though it were indefinitely ...
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... of any moving mass is measured in terms of this unit . The phrase " quantity of motion " was used by Newton in place of the more modern term " momentum . " A finite force is that which requires a finite time 2-2 DENSITY AND MOMENTUM . 19.
... of any moving mass is measured in terms of this unit . The phrase " quantity of motion " was used by Newton in place of the more modern term " momentum . " A finite force is that which requires a finite time 2-2 DENSITY AND MOMENTUM . 19.
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angle body centimetre centre chain change of momentum circle coefficient of elasticity coefficient of friction cos² cubic foot cycloid denoted density direction of motion directrix distance equal and opposite equation exerted falling freely Fcap feet per second Find the velocity foot force acting friction given gravity Hence horizontal plane impact inclined plane inelastic instant kinetic energy latus rectum law of motion number of units numerical measure numerically equal parabola particle is projected particle of mass perpendicular point of projection Post 8vo pound pounds weight preceding article pulley rest resultant force shew smooth space passed sphere straight line strikes string Suppose tension tion Trinity College uniform unit of acceleration unit of force unit of length unit of mass unit of momentum unit of velocity unit of volume V₁ varies inversely vertex vertical plane weight
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