The Elements of Mechanics; Including Hydrostatics (Classic Reprint): With Numerous Examples: With Numerous Examples (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book is the definitive guide to mechanics and hydrostatics, and is an essential read for students preparing for BA and BSc exams in the subject. The author has adopted an approach that suits those with a basic understanding of algebra and geometry. The book begins with a concise introduction to forces and their application to a point and covers the composition and resolution of forces, using parallelograms and triangles of forces. It also introduces virtual work and potential energy and the methods used to find the centre of gravity of different objects. It then presents a detailed analysis of the behaviour of liquids, including pressure, buoyancy and the equilibrium of floating bodies, before finishing with a chapter on elastic fluids and atmospheric pressure.

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