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Basic Machines and How They Work
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781626545854
Publisher: Allegro Ed
Published: May 6 2016
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.38 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
From levers and gears to wheels and power trains, this clear and effective Navy training manual is a full course in fundamental mechanical physics. Requiring nothing more than a familiarity with basic mathematics, Basic Machines and How They Work presents important mechanical concepts--from simple to complex--in terms that anyone can understand.
Inside you'll find detailed chapters on the theory and function of machines like:
- Levers
- Wheels and axles
- Inclined planes and wedges
- Screws
- Combustion engines
- And more!
Furthermore, this book will familiarize you with important physics concepts like force, pressure, friction, and work.
Comprehensive, easy-to-read, and affordable, the Navy's Basic Machines and How They Work is perfect for students, homeowners, inventors, and anyone with a thirst for learning.
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