Bartlett, W. H. C. (William Holms Chambers), 1804-1893 · New York : Barnes · leaf 279
•strength of the men. FlS- 157- effect of And, although the to- components n . p , . perpendicular to tal quantity of work isthe main rope of transmitted to the main the hell; rope, yet the disposi-tion of inclined cordsis a source of real loss,which is the greater inproportion as the incli-nation… … Equilibrium ofseveral cordsmeeting in a point; equilibrium of asliding knot; § 191.—When several forces act upon cords which meetin a point and are united by a knot, the tension of anyone is equal to the resultant of the efforts exerted uponthe others, and the equilibrium requires that this…
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