The elements of natural philosophy : copiously illustrated by familiar experiments and containing descriptions of instruments, with directions for using : designed for the use of schools and academies (1856)
Sprague, A. W. (Alfred White), 1821-1891 · Boston : Phillips, Sampson & Company · leaf 47
radius of the larger axle, A, is equalto that of B, into the radius of the smaller axle, a. Theivindlass^ seen at W, Fig. 22, is a form of the wheel andaxle, in which the power is applied to levers fixed in the circum-ference of the wheel. In this case, the rope attached to theweight, when this is… … The Capstan is a form of the wheel and axle usually em-ployed on shipboard for raising anchors, or upon wharves for 4* Describe the capstan. 42 THE PULLEY. moving vessels and other ponderous bodies. This is usuallyplaced in a vertical position, and has levers fixed in its largercircumference, or…
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