Murray, Andrew, 1813-1872, Murray, Robert. Steam-ships, Creuze, Augustin Francis Bullock, 1800-1852 · Edinburgh : A. and C. Black · leaf 79
calculations, though attempts to do so have beenmade. If, however, the relative resistances be supposed tobe such that the motion from A towards B may be takento be represented by C S, while the motion away from thewind or to leeward is represented by C r, then the motionof the ship will be along… … the figure ; the position or trim of the sail would then be Forcesaltered, and its force may be resolved in the same manner acting onas before. It is evident that the more acute the angles ° ■lB C F or B C D are made, the less will be the propelling vj])^^power longitudinally, and ilie greater will…
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