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Side iii
... Common Denominator ( 6 ) . Addition of Fractions ( 7 ) . Multiplication of Fractions ( 8 ) . Division of Fractions .. ( 9 ) . Definition of Proportion ( 10 ) . Consequences of Proportion ( 11 ) . Variation ( 12 ) . Arithmetical ...
... Common Denominator ( 6 ) . Addition of Fractions ( 7 ) . Multiplication of Fractions ( 8 ) . Division of Fractions .. ( 9 ) . Definition of Proportion ( 10 ) . Consequences of Proportion ( 11 ) . Variation ( 12 ) . Arithmetical ...
Side iv
... Common Pump .. the Forcing Pump the Air - Pump the Condenser the Thermometer Book III . THE LAWS OF MOTION . Definitions and Fundamental Principles ..... The First Law of Motion , and its Consequences The Uniform Force of Gravity , and ...
... Common Pump .. the Forcing Pump the Air - Pump the Condenser the Thermometer Book III . THE LAWS OF MOTION . Definitions and Fundamental Principles ..... The First Law of Motion , and its Consequences The Uniform Force of Gravity , and ...
Side vi
... common shape or formula . And in the Remarks at the end of the work , I have endeavoured to point out the general applicability of this formula , the conditions on which its conclusiveness depends , and the lessons which it suggests ...
... common shape or formula . And in the Remarks at the end of the work , I have endeavoured to point out the general applicability of this formula , the conditions on which its conclusiveness depends , and the lessons which it suggests ...
Side 2
... common use except those which are expressed by means of number ; thus a is the seventh power of a , or a to the seventh power ; and a " is a to the power . The numbers 1 , 2 , 3 , & c . are called the indices of a ; or exponents of the ...
... common use except those which are expressed by means of number ; thus a is the seventh power of a , or a to the seventh power ; and a " is a to the power . The numbers 1 , 2 , 3 , & c . are called the indices of a ; or exponents of the ...
Side 5
... common measure but unity , they are said to be prime to each other . 19. A simple algebraical quantity is one which consists of a single term , as a2bc . 20. A binomial is a quantity consisting of two terms , as a + b , or 2a − 3bx . A ...
... common measure but unity , they are said to be prime to each other . 19. A simple algebraical quantity is one which consists of a single term , as a2bc . 20. A binomial is a quantity consisting of two terms , as a + b , or 2a − 3bx . A ...
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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.