Mechanics; or, the doctrine of motion. Comprehending, I. The general laws of motion. II. The descent of bodies perpendicularly, and down inclined Planes, and also in Curve Surfaces. The Motion of Pendulums. III. Centers of gravity. The Equilibrium of Beams of Timber, and their Forces and Directions. IV. The mechanical powers. V. The comparative strength of timber, and its stress. The Powers of Engines, their Motion, and Friction. VI. Hydrostatics and pneumatics [electronic resource].
1769
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Mechanics; or, the doctrine of motion. Comprehending, I. The general laws of motion. II. The descent of bodies perpendicularly, and down inclined Planes, and also in Curve Surfaces. The Motion of Pendulums. III. Centers of gravity. The Equilibrium of Beams of Timber, and their Forces and Directions. IV. The mechanical powers. V. The comparative strength of timber, and its stress. The Powers of Engines, their Motion, and Friction. VI. Hydrostatics and pneumatics [electronic resource].
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Emerson, William, 1701-1782.
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Principles of mechanics. Abridgments
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London : printed for J. Nourse, in the Strand; Bookseller in Ordinary to his Majesty, MDCCLXIX. [1769]
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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English
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iv,148p.,plates ; 8⁰.
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Preface signed: W. Emerson.
An abstract of William Emerson's 'The principles of mechanicks'.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
An abstract of William Emerson's 'The principles of mechanicks'.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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