Nystrom, John W. (John William), 1824-1885 · Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott · leaf 165
183. To solve an Inclined Plane by diagrams. F = magnitude and direction of theforce, which is obtained by completingi! the parallelogram. By calculation see Formula, Fig. 180. 4 VF W = weight of the body, and direc-tion of the force of gravity ; to be drawnat right-angles to the base b, and F… … 185. w = the force with which the body presses against the plane, to be drawn at right-angles to the plane I; then the parallelogram is completed. By calculation see Formula, Fig. 182. Wedge and Screws 151
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