Elementary Introduction to Practical Mechanics: Illustrated by Numerous ExamplesLongmans, 1870 - 324 pages |
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... cubic foot weighs 1000 oz. Ana. Weight, 5 tons, 0 cwt. SO lbs. Error, 13J lbs. Ex. 2. — A cylindrical boiler terminated by plane ends, is internally 1 5 ft. long and 4 ft. in diameter ; through the lower half pass lengthwise 50 fire ...
... cubic foot weighs 1000 oz. Ana. Weight, 5 tons, 0 cwt. SO lbs. Error, 13J lbs. Ex. 2. — A cylindrical boiler terminated by plane ends, is internally 1 5 ft. long and 4 ft. in diameter ; through the lower half pass lengthwise 50 fire ...
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... cubic foot of water is 1000 oz . , unless the contrary is specified . As a matter of fact , a cubic foot of pure water at 39 ° F. ( when its density is greatest ) weighs 998.8 oz . It may also be convenient for the reader to B remember ...
... cubic foot of water is 1000 oz . , unless the contrary is specified . As a matter of fact , a cubic foot of pure water at 39 ° F. ( when its density is greatest ) weighs 998.8 oz . It may also be convenient for the reader to B remember ...
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... cubic foot weighs 1000 oz . Ans . Weight , 5 tons , 0 cwt . 50 lbs . Error , 13 lbs . Ex . 2. - A cylindrical boiler terminated by plane ends , is internally 15 ft . long and 4 ft . in diameter ; through the lower half pass lengthwise ...
... cubic foot weighs 1000 oz . Ans . Weight , 5 tons , 0 cwt . 50 lbs . Error , 13 lbs . Ex . 2. - A cylindrical boiler terminated by plane ends , is internally 15 ft . long and 4 ft . in diameter ; through the lower half pass lengthwise ...
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... ft . long . Determine its weight according as it is larch , oak , or mahogany . Also , its value at the following prices : larch , 2s . 6d .; oak , 7s .; mahogany , 19s . per cubic foot rough . Ans . Vol . 12-74 cubic ft . Weight ...
... ft . long . Determine its weight according as it is larch , oak , or mahogany . Also , its value at the following prices : larch , 2s . 6d .; oak , 7s .; mahogany , 19s . per cubic foot rough . Ans . Vol . 12-74 cubic ft . Weight ...
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... cubic foot . Ans . Deal floor weighs 17,648 lbs . costs 561. 5s . Oak وو 18,242 lbs . Ex . 20. - A cubic foot of copper is drawn into wire meter ; what length of wire is made ? " 109l . 7s . 6d . of an inch in dia- Ans . 46,936 ft ...
... cubic foot . Ans . Deal floor weighs 17,648 lbs . costs 561. 5s . Oak وو 18,242 lbs . Ex . 20. - A cubic foot of copper is drawn into wire meter ; what length of wire is made ? " 109l . 7s . 6d . of an inch in dia- Ans . 46,936 ft ...
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ABCD angle of resistance angular angular velocity axis axle beam body brickwork cast iron centre of gravity circle circumference coefficient of friction Crown 8vo cubic foot curve cylinder described determine the number diameter direction distance draw Edition engine epicycloid equal equation equilibrium expended extrados forces acting formula friction frustum given hence horizontal horse-power inclined inclined plane last Example length limiting angle magnitude mass middle point minute modulus moment of inertia motion moving number of units oscillation P₁ parallel forces passing perpendicular plane pressure principle principle of moments Prop pulley R₁ radius raised reaction represent respectively rest resultant right angles rope round screw sliding space square inch steam suppose surface teeth thick thread tion triangle vertical vols wall weight wheel Woodcuts wrought iron
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