The Mathematical Principles of Mechanical Philosophy, and Their Application to the Theory of Universal GravitationJ. & J.J. Deighton, 1836 - 616 pages |
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accelerating force angle attraction axes axis calculate centre of gravity co-ordinates coefficient conditions of equilibrium consequently constant cos² couple density determine direction distance disturbing force dt dt dt dx dy dx² dy dz Earth ecliptic ellipse equal equations of motion forces acting formulæ frustrum Hence horizontal impulsive forces integration line of apsides longitude magnitude mass Moon Moon's moving nodes orbit P₁ P₂ parallel particle perigee perihelion perpendicular plane point of application position pressure principle PROB PROP pullies quantities radius resolved resultant rigid body shew sin² suppose surface syzygy values vertical Virtual Velocities vis viva voussoirs weight Y₁ µ³ ᏧᎾ
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