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... placed respectively at the two extremities and at the middle point of a base measured on the earth's surface . Find an expression for the height of the balloon . 3. In order to ascertain the height of a mountain , a base was measured of ...
... placed respectively at the two extremities and at the middle point of a base measured on the earth's surface . Find an expression for the height of the balloon . 3. In order to ascertain the height of a mountain , a base was measured of ...
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... placed on the top of a tower , subtends an angle the tangent of which is 015 , at a place the horizontal distance of which from the foot of the tower is 100 feet ; determine the height of the tower . MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS . 1. Given ...
... placed on the top of a tower , subtends an angle the tangent of which is 015 , at a place the horizontal distance of which from the foot of the tower is 100 feet ; determine the height of the tower . MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS . 1. Given ...
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... placed at equal distances on a straight lever . Determine the fulcrum . 2 3. There are n weights , W , W ....... W in geometrical progression , and W placed at A , one extremity of a lever , balances W2 placed at B , the other extremity ...
... placed at equal distances on a straight lever . Determine the fulcrum . 2 3. There are n weights , W , W ....... W in geometrical progression , and W placed at A , one extremity of a lever , balances W2 placed at B , the other extremity ...
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... placed , in order that the distance of the one from the fulcrum may equal the distance of the other from the ex- tremity ? And where must the fulcrum be placed , if the position of the weights be reversed ? 9. A uniform rod of given ...
... placed , in order that the distance of the one from the fulcrum may equal the distance of the other from the ex- tremity ? And where must the fulcrum be placed , if the position of the weights be reversed ? 9. A uniform rod of given ...
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Harvey Goodwin. force P , acting by means of a wheel and axle , placed at the top , in such a manner that the string attached to the weight is parallel to the plane . Given R and r the radii of the wheel and axle , find the inclination ...
Harvey Goodwin. force P , acting by means of a wheel and axle , placed at the top , in such a manner that the string attached to the weight is parallel to the plane . Given R and r the radii of the wheel and axle , find the inclination ...
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