The Universal Preceptor: Being a General Grammar of Arts, Sciences, and Useful Knowledge ...J. M'Gowan for Sir R. Phillips, 1820 - 364 страница |
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... motion in the arm is effected by the lever ; because the motion of one end is in the same proportion to the motion of the other , as the distance of the two ends are from the fulcrum . It a lever , six yards in length , laid on a Tuf ...
... motion in the arm is effected by the lever ; because the motion of one end is in the same proportion to the motion of the other , as the distance of the two ends are from the fulcrum . It a lever , six yards in length , laid on a Tuf ...
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... motion ; and hence , the strength of one nian could move the earth , if he could bring his strength to act upon it with such a velocity , as there is a difference betwixt his power and the weight of the earth . Obs . The property of the ...
... motion ; and hence , the strength of one nian could move the earth , if he could bring his strength to act upon it with such a velocity , as there is a difference betwixt his power and the weight of the earth . Obs . The property of the ...
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... motion , would move for ever , if it were not for the friction of the parts , and the resistance of the air , which alone stop it . A fourth of all power is lost in machinery , from Friction and Resistance : hence , the use of oil to ...
... motion , would move for ever , if it were not for the friction of the parts , and the resistance of the air , which alone stop it . A fourth of all power is lost in machinery , from Friction and Resistance : hence , the use of oil to ...
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... motion after being put into it , is felt by those who are in a cur- riage which suddenly stops . They are thrown forwards , owing to their not parting with the motion they have ne- quired . From this cause , when a ship in full sail ...
... motion after being put into it , is felt by those who are in a cur- riage which suddenly stops . They are thrown forwards , owing to their not parting with the motion they have ne- quired . From this cause , when a ship in full sail ...
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... motion . Watches are kept in motion by a coiled spring , which , in seeking to uncoil itself , exerts a power that gives motion to one wheel , which turns all the others . Obs . - A lecture of ten minutes at a watch - maker's , with the ...
... motion . Watches are kept in motion by a coiled spring , which , in seeking to uncoil itself , exerts a power that gives motion to one wheel , which turns all the others . Obs . - A lecture of ten minutes at a watch - maker's , with the ...
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