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... keep the particle at rest , they are said to be equal . In the example given above both the magnet and the thread exert a force upon the steel point , their directions lie in the same straight line , but their tendencies to produce ...
... keep the particle at rest , they are said to be equal . In the example given above both the magnet and the thread exert a force upon the steel point , their directions lie in the same straight line , but their tendencies to produce ...
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... keep it at rest in opposi- tion to the force of gravity , will , by the definition already given , be equal to its weight . B. Attractions of any other kind existing between particles of matter . Ex . Electrical and magnetic attractions ...
... keep it at rest in opposi- tion to the force of gravity , will , by the definition already given , be equal to its weight . B. Attractions of any other kind existing between particles of matter . Ex . Electrical and magnetic attractions ...
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... keep in equilibrium P forces acting together , each equal to the force of gravity exerted upon matter whose weight is known as one pound . 11. In Statics bodies are only looked upon as furnishing points whereon forces may act : their ...
... keep in equilibrium P forces acting together , each equal to the force of gravity exerted upon matter whose weight is known as one pound . 11. In Statics bodies are only looked upon as furnishing points whereon forces may act : their ...
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... keep each other in equilibrium , it will begin to move in some definite direction in a definite manner ; it is clear that this particular motion might in every case be produced by some one force alone : in Statics the movement does not ...
... keep each other in equilibrium , it will begin to move in some definite direction in a definite manner ; it is clear that this particular motion might in every case be produced by some one force alone : in Statics the movement does not ...
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... keep in equilibrium a portion of the force P equal K A C B H to Q , and these two will neutralize each other , thus leaving a force PQ as the resultant force acting in the direction of H : take AB as before , equal to P units of length ...
... keep in equilibrium a portion of the force P equal K A C B H to Q , and these two will neutralize each other , thus leaving a force PQ as the resultant force acting in the direction of H : take AB as before , equal to P units of length ...
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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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