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... angle of the one equal to one angle of the other , and the sides about two other angles proportionals ; then , if each of the remaining angles be either less , or not less than a right angle , or if one of them be a right angle , the ...
... angle of the one equal to one angle of the other , and the sides about two other angles proportionals ; then , if each of the remaining angles be either less , or not less than a right angle , or if one of them be a right angle , the ...
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... angles . 15. How many acres of ground are contained in a triangular field whose sides are in length respectively 15 ... angles A , B , C , tan ( A + B ) = - cos ( a b ) cos ( a + b ) cot C. 20. Shew that , if each of the angles of a ...
... angles . 15. How many acres of ground are contained in a triangular field whose sides are in length respectively 15 ... angles A , B , C , tan ( A + B ) = - cos ( a b ) cos ( a + b ) cot C. 20. Shew that , if each of the angles of a ...
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... angle ; and give a des- cription of an instrument by which the conchoid may be drawn . 24. Having given the Equations to 2 planes referred to rectangular co - ordinates , find the angle of inclination of the planes to one another . 25 ...
... angle ; and give a des- cription of an instrument by which the conchoid may be drawn . 24. Having given the Equations to 2 planes referred to rectangular co - ordinates , find the angle of inclination of the planes to one another . 25 ...
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... friction against both the wall and ground prevents its sliding down . Find the least angle with the horizon at which it can be placed without falling 8. If a uniform chain be suspended between two piers 12 SCHOLARSHIP QUESTIONS .
... friction against both the wall and ground prevents its sliding down . Find the least angle with the horizon at which it can be placed without falling 8. If a uniform chain be suspended between two piers 12 SCHOLARSHIP QUESTIONS .
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... angles of inclina- tion of the joint should be that equilibrium may subsist even supposing there were no friction between the voussoirs . Is this theoretical calcu- lation of any use in the practical construction of a bridge , —and , if ...
... angles of inclina- tion of the joint should be that equilibrium may subsist even supposing there were no friction between the voussoirs . Is this theoretical calcu- lation of any use in the practical construction of a bridge , —and , if ...
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