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100 1 _aKater, Henry,
_d1777-1835
245 1 2 _aA Treatise on Mechanics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-08-17
505 0 _aProperties of matter -- Inertia -- Action and reaction -- Composition and resolution of force -- Attraction -- Terrestrial gravity -- Of the motion of bodies on inclined planes and curves -- The centre of gravity -- The mechanical properties of an axis -- Of the pendulum -- Of simple machines -- Of the lever -- Of wheel-work -- Of the pulley -- On the inclined plane, wedge, and screw -- On the regulation and accumulation of force -- Mechanical contrivances for modifying motion -- Of friction and the rigidity of cordage -- On the strength of materials -- On balances and pendulums.
508 _aThiers Halliwell, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Treatise on Mechanics" by Captain Henry Kater and Dionysius Lardner is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The text delves into the principles of mechanics, focusing on the properties and behavior of matter, motion, force, and the underlying laws governing these phenomena. It serves as an exploration of the fundamental aspects of physics, aiming to educate readers about the mechanics of the physical world. The opening of the treatise establishes a foundation for understanding the properties of matter. It begins by discussing the nature of sensory perception and how human beings gather knowledge about the material world through observation. The authors elaborate on key properties of matter such as magnitude, impenetrability, and the concept of inertia, emphasizing that matter exists within a set framework of laws that govern its behavior. By introducing these foundational concepts, the text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of mechanics, showcasing the complexities of interaction between various forces and matter. This educational approach reveals the authors' intent to guide readers through the core principles of mechanical philosophy, making the treatise a vital resource for understanding foundational physics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMechanics
700 1 _aLardner, Dionysius,
_d1793-1859
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66078
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