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Astronomical unit axis body centimetre centre circle coefficient of elasticity constant cos² cubic foot cycloid denoted density direction of motion directrix distance earth equal and opposite equation exerted F. A. Paley falling freely Fcap feet per second find the velocity foot foot-pounds force acting friction given gravity Hence horizontal plane impact impinge impulse inclined plane inelastic instant interval J. W. Donaldson kinetic energy latus rectum law of motion number of units numerical measure numerically equal parabola particle is projected particle of mass perpendicular point of projection Post 8vo pound pressure pulley radius ratio relative rest resultant force shew sin² smooth smooth plane space passed sphere straight line strikes string Suppose tension uniform unit of acceleration unit of force unit of length unit of mass unit of velocity unit of volume v₁ varies inversely vertex vertical plane weight
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