Gage, Alfred P. (Alfred Payson), 1836-1903, Fessenden, C · Toronto : W.J. Gage · leaf 128
e atthe poles in consequence of the oblateness of the earth. Thisis estimated to make a difference of about 3-^^. Hence, a bodywill weigh at the equator about 5^ + ^^ = ywj ^^ss than at thel)oles.> Axis, an imaginary straight line passing through a Ijody aboii^ which it rotates, QtJESflONS. Ill… … rotate. Pass a string through the longest diameter of an onion c, androtate. State and explain the result in each case. QUESTIONS. 1. Why does not the sphere d (Fig. 85) change its position whenrotated? 2. State the various facts illustrated in the act of slinging a stone. 3. (a) When will water…
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