Browsing Archives and Special Collections by Subject "Mechanics"
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Introduction; Mechanics
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on topics in mechanics such as gravity, momentum, compound engines, and Ferguson's machine as well as matter, magnetism, electric shock, and capillary action in the introductory ... -
Jan 1, 1811 ; May 31, 1811
(2009-07-28)Two letters to James Dinwiddie from the Royal Institution dated Jan 1 and May 31, 1811. -
Mechanics, No. 1,2; Instruments; Experiments, No. 1-4
(2009-07-22)These notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1786 focus on mechanics, instruments, and experiments. He touches on forces and motion in the mechanics section and mentions thermometers, pumps, and pendula in the instruments ... -
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Notes on a Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy, No. 3 - Mechanics
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss natural philosophy with a focus on topics in physics including mechanics, simple machines, and friction. This file consists of 25 pages of lecture notes. -
Questions; Mechanics; Of Central Forces
(2009-07-23)This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie begins with a series of questions and answers related to various topics in physics. The notes continue with a series of questions and answers in mechanics followed by expanded ...