Bartlett, W. H. C. (William Holms Chambers), 1804-1893 · New York : Barnes · leaf 322
f friction, coefficient ofbecause, when multiplied by the total normal pressure, fnct,on;the product gives the entire friction. Assuming the first law of friction, the coefficient offriction may easily be obtained by means of the inclinedplane. Let W denote theweight of any body placedupon the… … its value foundby means of theinclined plane; W. cos A, component of theweight perpendicular tothe plane; 31S NATURAL PHILOSOPHY. that parallel tothe plane; the friction onthe plane; friction andparallelcomponentequal; Fig. 214. By, G \ 2SS \m 4. < g: a and the second, W. sin A, in which. A…
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