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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
DEFINITIONS-Rest and Motion....
Forces.
Gravity..
Weight-Mass......
Momentum-Properties of Bodies......
Definition of Mechanics-Measure of Forces..
Representation of Forces...
CHAPTER II.
Composition of Forces whose Directions coincide...
Parallelogram of Forces....
Parallelopipedon of Forces....
Geometrical Composition and Resolution of Forces....
Components in the Direction of two Axes...
Components in the Direction of three Axes..
Projection of Forces........
Composition of a Group of Forces in a Plane.
Composition of a Group of Forces in Space....
Expression for the Resultant of two Forces..
Principle of Moments.....
Principle of Virtual Moments..
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Resultant of Parallel Forces..
Composition and Resolution-Parallel Forces....
Lever arm of the Resultant..
Centre of Parallel Forces......
Resultant of a Group in a Plane......
Tendency to Rotation-Equilibrium in a Plane...
Equilibrium of Forces in Space..
Equilibrium of a Revolving Body..
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The Steelyard..
The Bent Lever Balance-Compound Balances...
The Inclined Plane.....
The Pulley..
Single Pulley.....
Combinations of Pulleys....
The Wheel and Axle..........
Combinations of Wheels and Axles..
The Windlass....
The Capstan-The Differential Windlass....
Wheel-work......
The Screw.....
The Differential Screw.
Endless Screw..
The Wedge..
General Remarks on Machines..
Friction.....
Limiting Angle of Resistance...
Rolling Friction-Adhesion..
Stiffness of Cords.....
Atmospheric Resistance-Friction on Inclined Planes.
Line of least Fraction.....
Friction on Axle.....
Uniform Motion..
Varied Motion..
CHAPTER V.
Uniformly Varied Motion,..
Application to Falling Bodies...
Bodies Projected Upwards....
Restrained Vertical Motion.....
Atwood's Machines.......
Motion on Inclined Planes.....
Motion down a Succession of Inclined Planes...
Periodic Motion....
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Angular Velocity....
The Simple Pendulum...
The Compound Pendulum.
Practical Applications of the Pendulum..
Graham's and Harrison's Pendulums.....
Basis of a System of Weights and Measures....
Centre of Percussion..
Moment of Inertia. . . . . . .
Application of Calculus to Moment of Inertia....
Centre of Gyration....
CHAPTER VI.
Motion of Projectiles...
Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces.....
Measure of Centrifugal Force.....
Centrifugal Force of Extended Masses..
Principal Axes....
Experimental Illustrations.....
Elevation of the outer rail of Curved track....
The Conical Pendulum....
The Governor...
Work.......
Work, when the Power acts obliquely....
Work, when the Body moves on a Curve.
Rotation-Quantity of Work.....
Accumulation of Work...
Living Force of Revolving Bodies...
Fly Wheels..
Composition of Rotations....
Application to Gyroscope.
CHAPTER VII.
Classification of Fluids..
Principle of Equal Pressures...
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