Merchant, F. W. (Francis Walter), 1855-1937, Chant, Clarence Augustus, 1865-1956 · Toronto : Copp Clark · leaf 59
r,is another example (Fig. 50). The sailors apply the force bypushing against bars thrust intoholes near the top of tlie capstan.Usually the rope is too long to beall coiled up on the barrel, so it ispassed about it several times andthe end A is held by a man whokeeps that portion taut. Thefriction… … Fig. 50.- Raisinff the ships anchor by acapstan. PART III MECHANICS OF FLUIDS; LIQUIDS AND GASESAT REST AND IN MOTION CHAPTER IX Pressure of Liquids 56. Transmission of Pressure by Fluids. Liciuids differdecidedly iroiii solids in tlie way in wliicli tln/y transmit force.The strength of the horse…
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