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Side vii
... History of Mechanics contained in my History of the Inductive Sciences . " 66 In my remarks on Mathematical Reasoning , I have not hesitated to dissent from the views pro- pounded by the late Professor Dugald Stewart , and I have stated ...
... History of Mechanics contained in my History of the Inductive Sciences . " 66 In my remarks on Mathematical Reasoning , I have not hesitated to dissent from the views pro- pounded by the late Professor Dugald Stewart , and I have stated ...
Side viii
... Historical Illustrations , which appeared to excite some interest in the public , are given much more completely in the History to which I have just re- ferred . I shall therefore consider these " First Prin- ciples " as now superseded ...
... Historical Illustrations , which appeared to excite some interest in the public , are given much more completely in the History to which I have just re- ferred . I shall therefore consider these " First Prin- ciples " as now superseded ...
Side 172
... History of the Inductive Sciences , B. VI . chap . I. sect . 2 , On the Revival of the Scientific Idea of Pressure . down which may prescribe the form and ensure the validity 172 ON THE LOGIC OF INDUCTION . On the Logic of Induction.
... History of the Inductive Sciences , B. VI . chap . I. sect . 2 , On the Revival of the Scientific Idea of Pressure . down which may prescribe the form and ensure the validity 172 ON THE LOGIC OF INDUCTION . On the Logic of Induction.
Side 188
... HISTORY, by the same Author, is in the Press. * THE FAMILY HISTORY OF ENGLAND. By the Rev. GEORGE R. GLEIG, M. A. ; with a Series of PICTORIAL ILLUSTRATIONS of the Costumes, Architecture, Shipping, &c, of the successive periods of ...
... HISTORY, by the same Author, is in the Press. * THE FAMILY HISTORY OF ENGLAND. By the Rev. GEORGE R. GLEIG, M. A. ; with a Series of PICTORIAL ILLUSTRATIONS of the Costumes, Architecture, Shipping, &c, of the successive periods of ...
Side 1
... HISTORY OF THE INDUCTIVE SCIENCES , from the Earliest Times to the Present . WHEWELL , M. A. , F. R. S. , ETC. By the Rev. WILLIAM Three Vols . Octavo . 27. 2s . " A JUST story of learning , containing the antiquities and originals of ...
... HISTORY OF THE INDUCTIVE SCIENCES , from the Earliest Times to the Present . WHEWELL , M. A. , F. R. S. , ETC. By the Rev. WILLIAM Three Vols . Octavo . 27. 2s . " A JUST story of learning , containing the antiquities and originals of ...
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The Mechanical Euclid, Containing the Elements of Mechanics and Hydrostatics William Whewell Ingen forhåndsvisning tilgjengelig - 2015 |
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ABCD Accelerating Force algebraical quantities Axioms of Statics axis balance body falling body moving center of gravity column of fluid deductive deductive reasoner definition density destroy direction equilibrium exerted fluid displaced forces acting fulcrum Geometry heavy fluid Hence horizontal plane horizontal pressures hydrostatic balance Hydrostatics idea immersed inclined plane INDUCTIVE PRINCIPLE lever magnitude manner mathematical mercury opposite P's velocity parallel particle perpendicular piston portions pressure on LM prism produce proportion pully Q. E. D. PROP quantity of matter ratio reasoning represent rest right angle SCHOLIUM sides space described specific gravity straight line string supposed surface pressed tical tions triangles truth tube uniform force University of Cambridge upper surface valve velocity acquired vertical column vertical line vessel weight
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Side 22 - A plane is perpendicular to a plane, when the straight lines drawn in one of the planes perpendicular to the common section of the two planes, are perpendicular to the other plane. 5. The inclination of a straight line to a plane...
Side 46 - If three forces, represented in magnitude and direction by the sides of a triangle, act on a point, they will keep it at rest.
Side 9 - Sacred History, from the Creation of the World to the Destruction of Jerusalem. With Questions for Examination.
Side 18 - ... if the multiple of the first be equal to that of the second, the multiple of the third is also equal to that of the fourth : or, if the multiple of the first be greater than that of the second, the multiple of the third is also greater than that of the fourth.
Side 47 - There is an equilibrium upon the wheel and axle when the power is to the weight as the radius of the axle to the radius of the wheel.
Side 20 - IF a straight line be drawn parallel to one of the sides of a triangle, it shall cut the other sides, or those produced, proportionally; and if the sides, or the sides produced, be cut proportionally, the straight line which joins the points of section shall be parallel to the remaining side of the triangle...
Side 97 - ... gravity of the fluid : the specific gravity of the body. Prop. 10. To describe the hydrostatic balance, and to shew how to find the specific gravity of a body by means of it, 1st, when its specific gravity is greater than that of the fluid in which it is weighed ; 2ndly, when it is less.