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But the formation of a perfectly smooth , road , and of perfectly smooth wheels to move on that road , is impracticable . The surface of the road and the surface of the wheels , whatever be their materials , or with whatever care ! they ...
But the formation of a perfectly smooth , road , and of perfectly smooth wheels to move on that road , is impracticable . The surface of the road and the surface of the wheels , whatever be their materials , or with whatever care ! they ...
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of canals must equal the effect of a hard level road travelled by a carriage ; and that below this limit the canal has the advan- tage , while above it , the advantage lies with the road . As the resistance to the boat in the water has ...
of canals must equal the effect of a hard level road travelled by a carriage ; and that below this limit the canal has the advan- tage , while above it , the advantage lies with the road . As the resistance to the boat in the water has ...
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It follows , therefore , that whatever be the power of traction used , it will be capable of drawing a load of proportionally less amount on the turnpike road . The surface of a turnpike road is neces sarily more uneven than that of a ...
It follows , therefore , that whatever be the power of traction used , it will be capable of drawing a load of proportionally less amount on the turnpike road . The surface of a turnpike road is neces sarily more uneven than that of a ...
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The Life of Sir Isaac Newton By David now | 1 |
On Political Economy in Connexion with the Moral | 52 |
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