The Year-book of Facts in Science and ArtCharles W. Vincent, James Mason Simpkin, Marshall, and Company, 1844 |
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... means of vertical wheels attached to the bottom of the car ; the momentum being acquired , the fan - wheels raise it into the air , and drive it forward ; but if the weight be such as we have stated , a descending velocity would be ...
... means of vertical wheels attached to the bottom of the car ; the momentum being acquired , the fan - wheels raise it into the air , and drive it forward ; but if the weight be such as we have stated , a descending velocity would be ...
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... means of bands . E , E , & c . , the tail , turning on a point at F. G , the car , containing the steam - engine , cargo , conductors , and passen- gers , in suitable com- partments . H , the rudder . The covering of the wings and tail ...
... means of bands . E , E , & c . , the tail , turning on a point at F. G , the car , containing the steam - engine , cargo , conductors , and passen- gers , in suitable com- partments . H , the rudder . The covering of the wings and tail ...
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... means of which the piston , as it approaches the end of the pipe , opens a valve which admits it into the next length of piping , so that the train may proceed without stopping . It is evident that as the tractive force is derived ...
... means of which the piston , as it approaches the end of the pipe , opens a valve which admits it into the next length of piping , so that the train may proceed without stopping . It is evident that as the tractive force is derived ...
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... means that would be adopted for opening and shutting casements , would be avoided . " That in order to promote the art of sculpture , and its effective union with painting and architecture , I would propose that in the halls , galleries ...
... means that would be adopted for opening and shutting casements , would be avoided . " That in order to promote the art of sculpture , and its effective union with painting and architecture , I would propose that in the halls , galleries ...
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... means of eight or nine chain - pumps . The leak was ascertained by digging under the ship , and a cow - hide was nailed over it to keep it water- tight . The coffer - dam was removed as quickly as possible , when the Innisfaile again ...
... means of eight or nine chain - pumps . The leak was ascertained by digging under the ship , and a cow - hide was nailed over it to keep it water- tight . The coffer - dam was removed as quickly as possible , when the Innisfaile again ...
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