Episodes illustrating forces in physics, dynamics and mechanics. Process print after J. Bartholomew.

  • Bartholomew, John, 1805-1861.
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[between 1800 and 1899]
Reference:
771869i
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7. "Centre of gravity" shows a man falling off a ladder while trying to hang a picture on a wall, owing to his being too far away from the wall

Publication/Creation

London and Edinburgh : A. Fullarton & Co., [between 1800 and 1899]

Physical description

1 print : process print ; sheet 55 x 75 cm

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Lettering

Matter and motion, inertia. Centre of gravity. Engraved by J. Bartholomew, Edinburgh. Bears sheet no : VII

Contents

1. Inertia. 2. Inertia. 3. Inertia. 4. Centrifugal action. 5. Accelerated motion. 6. Action and reaction equal. 7. Centre of gravity. 8.Centre of gravity. 9. Attraction of cohesion. 10. Capillary attraction. 11. Motion naturally straight. 12 Continuous motion.

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Wellcome Collection 771869i

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