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Mechanics, Analytic - Early works to 1800
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Tracts, physical and mathematical. Containing, an explication of several important points in physical astronomy; and, A new method for ascertaining the Sun's distance from the Earth, by the Theory of Gravity. By Dr Matthew Stewart, Professor of Mathematics in the University of Edinburgh.
Stewart, Matthew, 1717-1785.Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]- Books
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A treatise of mechanicks: or, the science of the effects of powers or moving forces, as apply'd to machines, demonstrated from its first principles. Done out of French. In this Translation are inserted Particular References to the several Propositions in euclid, on which the Demonstrations are built: With considerable Additions, whereby the Whole is more Compleat and Universal, and particularly the Rising and Falling of the Quicksilver in the Weather-Glass explain'd and accounted for. Useful for all Artificers, as well as Natural Philosophers and Mathematicians. By Thomas Watts, Of the Accomptant's Office, for Qualifying Young Gentlemen for Business.
Rohault, Jacques, 1618-1672.Date: 1716- Books
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Mathematical discourses concerning two new sciences relating to mechanicks and local motion, in four dialogues. I. Of the Resistance of Solids against Fraction. II. Of the Cause of their Coherence. III. Of Local Motion, viz. Equable, and naturally Accelerate. IV. Of Violent Motion, or of Projects. By Galileo Galilei, Chief Philosopher and Mathematician to the Grand Duke of Tuscany. With an appendix concerning the center of gravity of solid bodies. Done into English from the Italian, by Tho. Weston, late Master, and now publish'd by John Weston, present Master, of the Academy at Greenwich.
Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642.Date: M.DCC.XXX. [1730]