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... Statics for publication . My aim was to present a complete scheme of the subject to the student , wherein the most important pro- positions , and those which have met with some little neglect at the hands of our University writers ...
... Statics for publication . My aim was to present a complete scheme of the subject to the student , wherein the most important pro- positions , and those which have met with some little neglect at the hands of our University writers ...
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... Statics and Dynamics , considering that its simple geometrical character rendered it peculiarly adapted to the wants of Schools and the junior students of the University . I was perhaps too ready to adopt their sug- gestions , without ...
... Statics and Dynamics , considering that its simple geometrical character rendered it peculiarly adapted to the wants of Schools and the junior students of the University . I was perhaps too ready to adopt their sug- gestions , without ...
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... Statics , 11 . 7 SECTION II . FORCES ACTING AT THE SAME POINT IN ONE PLANE Explanation of the terms resultant and resolved parts , 12 ; resultant of two forces which act in same straight line , 13 ; resultant of two forces which act at ...
... Statics , 11 . 7 SECTION II . FORCES ACTING AT THE SAME POINT IN ONE PLANE Explanation of the terms resultant and resolved parts , 12 ; resultant of two forces which act in same straight line , 13 ; resultant of two forces which act at ...
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... of a pendulum , 59 ; to make a pendulum oscillate in a cycloid , 60 ; to find the value of g by the pendulum , 61 . -Examples , 244 245 General Examples , 246 252 STATICS . CHAPTER I. SECTION I. INTRODUCTORY DEFINITIONS . 1. xiv CONTENTS .
... of a pendulum , 59 ; to make a pendulum oscillate in a cycloid , 60 ; to find the value of g by the pendulum , 61 . -Examples , 244 245 General Examples , 246 252 STATICS . CHAPTER I. SECTION I. INTRODUCTORY DEFINITIONS . 1. xiv CONTENTS .
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Sir John Budd Phear. STATICS . CHAPTER I. SECTION I. INTRODUCTORY DEFINITIONS . 1. ANY portion of matter having a definite form and mag- nitude is called a body . A particle is a body of indefinitely small dimensions : it is sometimes ...
Sir John Budd Phear. STATICS . CHAPTER I. SECTION I. INTRODUCTORY DEFINITIONS . 1. ANY portion of matter having a definite form and mag- nitude is called a body . A particle is a body of indefinitely small dimensions : it is sometimes ...
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accelerating force action of gravity angle annexed figure applied axis beam bisects body Cambridge centre of gravity centripetal force circle cloth coefficient of friction couple Crown 8vo curve cycloid cylinder diagonal distance Edition English Notes equal and opposite equation equi extremity F. D. MAURICE Fellow of St force of gravity forces acting friction ft² fulcrum Greek Text hence horizontal plane inclined plane indefinitely small interval John's College late Fellow Law of Motion length lever M.A. Fellow meet middle point moving P₁ parabola parallelogram of forces pass perpendicular point of application position of equilibrium produced proportional pulley radius reaction represent respectively rest resultant sewed shew sides smooth space sphere Statics straight line string supposed surface tension Theological Manuals three forces Trinity College uniform unit virtual velocities W₁ W₂ wheel
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