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... : it is exactly realized in such cases , as the action of an electrified body on a number of solid or hollow spheres of the same external diameter , and of different metals . Again , if we find a case in which different 72 PRELIMINARY .
... : it is exactly realized in such cases , as the action of an electrified body on a number of solid or hollow spheres of the same external diameter , and of different metals . Again , if we find a case in which different 72 PRELIMINARY .
Page 77
... solid of the first system ( see chapter on Properties of Matter ) are kinetically symmetrical . A rigid body is kinetically symmetrical about an axis when this axis is one of the principal axes through the centre of inertia , and the ...
... solid of the first system ( see chapter on Properties of Matter ) are kinetically symmetrical . A rigid body is kinetically symmetrical about an axis when this axis is one of the principal axes through the centre of inertia , and the ...
Page 80
... solids sliding upon one another ; ( 2 ) resistances due to the viscosity of fluids , or imperfect elasticity of solids ; ( 3 ) resistances due to the induction of electric currents ; ( 4 ) resistances due to varying magnetization under ...
... solids sliding upon one another ; ( 2 ) resistances due to the viscosity of fluids , or imperfect elasticity of solids ; ( 3 ) resistances due to the induction of electric currents ; ( 4 ) resistances due to varying magnetization under ...
Page 81
... solid . But the existence of the sun would prevent any such state of things from being permanent . There would be solar tides - twice high water and twice low water - in the period of the earth's revolution relatively to the sun ( that ...
... solid . But the existence of the sun would prevent any such state of things from being permanent . There would be solar tides - twice high water and twice low water - in the period of the earth's revolution relatively to the sun ( that ...
Page 82
... solids sliding on solids , except in a few instances in which we shall consider the general character and ultimate results of effects produced by viscosity of fluids , imperfect elasticity of solids , imperfect electric conduction , or ...
... solids sliding on solids , except in a few instances in which we shall consider the general character and ultimate results of effects produced by viscosity of fluids , imperfect elasticity of solids , imperfect electric conduction , or ...
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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