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Page 57
... effect as the force of gravity on a given mass . The way to do this is to measure the effect of gravity in producing acceleration on a body unresisted in any way . The most accurate method is indirect , by means of the pendulum . The ...
... effect as the force of gravity on a given mass . The way to do this is to measure the effect of gravity in producing acceleration on a body unresisted in any way . The most accurate method is indirect , by means of the pendulum . The ...
Page 76
... effect on the moon's motion , of the particular disturbing cause now under consideration , is most easily found by using the prin- ciple of moments of momenta ( § 233 ) . Thus we see that as much moment of momentum is gained in any time ...
... effect on the moon's motion , of the particular disturbing cause now under consideration , is most easily found by using the prin- ciple of moments of momenta ( § 233 ) . Thus we see that as much moment of momentum is gained in any time ...
Page 77
... effects produced by viscosity of fluids , imperfect elasticity of solids , imperfect electric conduction , or imperfect magnetic retentiveness . We shall also , in abstract dyna- ' mics ... effect DYNAMICAL LAWS AND PRINCIPLES . 77.
... effects produced by viscosity of fluids , imperfect elasticity of solids , imperfect electric conduction , or imperfect magnetic retentiveness . We shall also , in abstract dyna- ' mics ... effect DYNAMICAL LAWS AND PRINCIPLES . 77.
Page 78
... effect in the forms of potential and kinetic energy produced in the system , together with the work lost in friction . 253. This principle may be regarded as comprehending the whole of abstract dynamics , because , as we now proceed to ...
... effect in the forms of potential and kinetic energy produced in the system , together with the work lost in friction . 253. This principle may be regarded as comprehending the whole of abstract dynamics , because , as we now proceed to ...
Page 81
... effect on the momentum measured . Thus if a person presses gently with his hand , during a few seconds , upon a mass suspended by a cord or chain , he pro- duces an effect which , if we know the degree of the force at each instant , may ...
... effect on the momentum measured . Thus if a person presses gently with his hand , during a few seconds , upon a mass suspended by a cord or chain , he pro- duces an effect which , if we know the degree of the force at each instant , may ...
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acceleration action amount angular velocity anticlastic attraction axis called centimetre centre of gravity centre of inertia circle circular co-ordinates component configuration consider constant cosine couple curvature curve cylinder denote density described diagram displacement distance ellipse ellipsoid elongation equal equations equilibrium external point finite fixed point flexure fluid forces acting friction geometrical given force Hence hodograph horizontal infinitely small instant inversely kinetic energy length magnitude mass matter measured moment of inertia momentum moving normal section P₁ P₂ parallel parallelogram of forces particle path pendulum perpendicular plane perpendicular portion position potential pressure principal axes principle produce projection proportional quantity radius radius of gyration reckoned rectangular right angles rigid body rotation round shear shell sides simple harmonic motion solid angle space spherical surface spiral square straight line strain stress suppose tangent theorem theory tion torsion uniform unit vertical whole wire