A Treatise On Statics Containing a New Proof of the Principle of Virtual Velocities

<p>A Treatise On Statics Containing a New Proof of the Principle of Virtual Velocities by Samuel Earnshaw originally published in 1842 offers a rigorous exploration of statics and its fundamental principles. This classic text provides a detailed examination of statics focusing on a novel proof of the principle of virtual velocities. The treatise is enriched with numerous examples designed to illustrate the science's general principles making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars alike. </p><p>Earnshaw's work delves into the intricacies of mechanics providing a solid foundation for understanding the forces that maintain equilibrium. This edition retains the original text's clarity and precision ensuring its enduring value for contemporary readers interested in the history and development of physics and applied mathematics.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>