Project Gutenberg 2021-08-17 Public domain in the USA. 221 Kater, Henry 1777 1835 Kater, Captain Lardner, Dionysius 1793 1859 A Treatise on Mechanics Properties of matter -- Inertia -- Action and reaction -- Composition and resolution of force -- Attraction -- Terrestrial gravity -- Of the motion of bodies on inclined planes and curves -- The centre of gravity -- The mechanical properties of an axis -- Of the pendulum -- Of simple machines -- Of the lever -- Of wheel-work -- Of the pulley -- On the inclined plane, wedge, and screw -- On the regulation and accumulation of force -- Mechanical contrivances for modifying motion -- Of friction and the rigidity of cordage -- On the strength of materials -- On balances and pendulums. Thiers Halliwell, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Treatise on Mechanics" by Captain Henry Kater and Dionysius Lardner is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The text delves into the principles of mechanics, focusing on the properties and behavior of matter, motion, force, and the underlying laws governing these phenomena. It serves as an exploration of the fundamental aspects of physics, aiming to educate readers about the mechanics of the physical world. The opening of the treatise establishes a foundation for understanding the properties of matter. It begins by discussing the nature of sensory perception and how human beings gather knowledge about the material world through observation. The authors elaborate on key properties of matter such as magnitude, impenetrability, and the concept of inertia, emphasizing that matter exists within a set framework of laws that govern its behavior. By introducing these foundational concepts, the text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of mechanics, showcasing the complexities of interaction between various forces and matter. This educational approach reveals the authors' intent to guide readers through the core principles of mechanical philosophy, making the treatise a vital resource for understanding foundational physics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Mechanics QC Text Category: Science - Physics 854307 2025-07-26T07:56:56.010107 text/html 828732 2024-10-18T15:37:03 text/html 4641224 2025-07-26T07:57:07.825118 application/epub+zip 4642308 2025-07-26T07:56:58.422115 application/epub+zip 344802 2025-07-26T07:56:57.209153 application/epub+zip 4848143 2025-07-26T07:57:14.375555 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4772461 2025-07-26T07:57:06.111082 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 478320 2022-09-29T18:03:37.963814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 748012 2025-07-26T07:56:54.570195 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 728090 2024-10-18T15:37:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17266 2025-07-26T07:57:14.539528 application/rdf+xml 14568 2025-07-26T07:56:57.362126 image/jpeg 2156 2025-07-26T07:56:57.286101 image/jpeg 4869804 2025-07-26T07:56:56.153204 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia