This book delves into the intricate world of masses and their distribution within various shapes and structures. It explores fundamental concepts like density, mass-centre, and moments, offering a comprehensive understanding of how these properties influence the behaviour of objects. Originating from a time of significant advancements in mathematical and physical sciences, this book reflects the era's pursuit of precise calculations and analytical understanding of the natural world. The author's meticulous approach involves dissecting complex shapes like rods, triangles, tetrahedrons, and even hemispheres, meticulously calculating their mass centres and moments. Beyond mere calculations, the book delves into profound theoretical ideas, introducing concepts like the 'swing-radius' and 'swing-conic' to elegantly represent the distribution of mass within an area. It further explores the intriguing notion of the 'null-conic' and its relationship to the distribution of an area's mass, pushing the boundaries of understanding how shapes and their properties intertwine. Through rigorous analysis and insightful explanations, this book unveils the hidden order and mathematical beauty governing the distribution of mass within objects, offering readers a deeper appreciation for the elegance and precision of the physical world.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of masses and their distribution within various shapes and structures. It explores fundamental concepts like density, mass-centre, and moments, offering a comprehensive understanding of how these properties influence the behaviour of objects. Originating from a time of significant advancements in mathematical and physical sciences, this book reflects the era's pursuit of precise calculations and analytical understanding of the natural world. The author's meticulous approach involves dissecting complex shapes like rods, triangles, tetrahedrons, and even hemispheres, meticulously calculating their mass centres and moments. Beyond mere calculations, the book delves into profound theoretical ideas, introducing concepts like the 'swing-radius' and 'swing-conic' to elegantly represent the distribution of mass within an area. It further explores the intriguing notion of the 'null-conic' and its relationship to the distribution of an area's mass, pushing the boundaries of understanding how shapes and their properties intertwine. Through rigorous analysis and insightful explanations, this book unveils the hidden order and mathematical beauty governing the distribution of mass within objects, offering readers a deeper appreciation for the elegance and precision of the physical world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330422625_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330422625
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