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... important proposition as follows : Let A be the centre of the circle , and O the hodographic origin . Join OA and draw the perpendiculars PM to OA and ON to PA . is the velocity in the orbit : and ON , being parallel to the tangent at P ...
... important proposition as follows : Let A be the centre of the circle , and O the hodographic origin . Join OA and draw the perpendiculars PM to OA and ON to PA . is the velocity in the orbit : and ON , being parallel to the tangent at P ...
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... importance : - Any two moving points describe similar paths relatively to each other and relatively to any point which divides in a constant ratio the line joining them . Let A and B be any simultaneous positions of the 18 PRELIMINARY .
... importance : - Any two moving points describe similar paths relatively to each other and relatively to any point which divides in a constant ratio the line joining them . Let A and B be any simultaneous positions of the 18 PRELIMINARY .
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... . Whatever motions , whether in a plane , or in space of three dimensions , be given to A and B , P will evidently be subjected to half their resultant . D 69. Amongst the most important classes of motions which we KINEMATICS . 19.
... . Whatever motions , whether in a plane , or in space of three dimensions , be given to A and B , P will evidently be subjected to half their resultant . D 69. Amongst the most important classes of motions which we KINEMATICS . 19.
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William Thomson Baron Kelvin, Peter Guthrie Tait. 69. Amongst the most important classes of motions which we have to consider in Natural Philosophy , there is one , namely , Har monic Motion , which is of such immense use , not only in ...
William Thomson Baron Kelvin, Peter Guthrie Tait. 69. Amongst the most important classes of motions which we have to consider in Natural Philosophy , there is one , namely , Har monic Motion , which is of such immense use , not only in ...
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... importance , having their most general expression in Fourier's Theorem , to be presently enunciated . We give below a graphic representation of the composition of two simple harmonic motions in one line , of equal amplitudes and of ...
... importance , having their most general expression in Fourier's Theorem , to be presently enunciated . We give below a graphic representation of the composition of two simple harmonic motions in one line , of equal amplitudes and of ...
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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 cord corresponding 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 formulae friction geometrical given force Hence hodograph horizontal inclined infinitely small instant inversely kinetic energy length magnitude mass matter measured moment of inertia momentum moving normal section P₁ parallel parallelogram particle path pendulum perpendicular plane perpendicular portion position pressure principal axes principle produce projection proportional quantity radius radius of gyration reckoned rectangular relative 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 tion torsion uniform unit vertical weight whole wire