The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins ... to which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works (1708)
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672, Pre-1801 Imprint Collection (Library of Congress), George Fabyan Collection (Library of Congress) · London, Printed for J. Nicholson [etc.] · leaf 436
K Or if the Pulleys be multiplied , thisEsperim^ent may then be wrought with lefs Labour. CHAP. Mechanical Towers. 3^ CHAP. VIIL Of the Wedge, TH E Fifth Mechanical Faculty is the Wedge ,which is a known Inftrument^ commonly ufedin the Cleaving of Wood. The Efficacy and greatStrength of it may be… … Each fide A D, and ^ E, being one , the^ PointsB C , being inftead of feveral Props or Mciments^the Weight to be moved at A and the Power thatjhould move it, being applyed to the Top ^ fjythe Force of fome Stroke or Blow As ^f^^^^^ Mech^u. c.explained the feveral Parts of th»^ ^J^^^^^/,^f,^…
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