Bartlett, W. H. C. (William Holms Chambers), 1804-1893 · New York : Barnes · leaf 48
e molecular springs cannot be compressed and contrary _ *• ° x to action. without reacting in a contrary direction, and with the MECHANICS OF SOLIDS. 43 same effort, the agent which presses a body will experiencean equal pressure. This is usually expressed by sayingthat reaction is equal and… … Illustration. weighing springs attached to the extremities of a thread orbar, will indicate the same degree of tension, and in con-trary directions when made to act upon each other throughthe intervention of the thread or bar. \ § 35.—In every case, the action of a force is trans- Point ofmitted…
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