The Elements of Mechanics, Including Hydrostatics: with Numerous Examples |
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a₁ accelerating force angle of repose axis beam Bisect body moves centre of gravity centre of pressure circle coefficient of friction components consequently cord cos² couple cubic cylinder denote density depth determine displaced fluid distance elastic force equal and opposite equation equilibrium find the centre fluid forces acting friction fulcrum given point h₁ h₂ Hence horizontal plane immersed inches inclined plane latus rectum length lever magnitude and direction mechanical advantage motion moveable pulleys non-concurrent number of forces P₁ P₁P₁ P₂ parabola parallelogram particle pass perpendicular piston point of application position of equilibrium R₁ R₂ radius rest resultant right angles rigid body screw shew side space described specific gravity surface tension three forces uniform V₁ vertex vertical line vessel virtual velocities W₁ weight wheel and axle
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Page 44 - ... would act at a point which would be the centre of the system of the whole of the parallel forces acting on the body. Centre of Gravity. — Since gravity attracts towards the earth each particle of matter of which a body is composed, the weight of a body may be considered as the sum of a system of parallel forces.