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acceleration multiplied amount angular acceleration angular velocity arch axis balance weight beam bending moment body calculate called cast iron centre of gravity centrifugal force compressive cord couple crank curve deflection diameter direction distance divided draw equal experiments feet per second fixed fluid foot foot-pounds force acting force of friction give given Hence horizontal horse-power inertia joint kinetic energy length link polygon load machine mass material means measure modulus of elasticity moment of inertia momentum move number of radians number of revolutions parallel pendulum potential energy pound-feet pounds pressure produced proportional pull pulley radius of curvature resist revolutions per minute right angles rotation shaft shear stress side sine slide spiral spring square inch squared paper steel strength strut supporting forces Suppose surface swing Table tensile stress torque twist usually vertical vibration wheel wire wrought iron
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