Calendar: 1867-1868 Page 278

278 EVENING CLASSES Combinations of Mechanical Powers-The Force of Fric- tion Dynamics The Units of Space Time and Quantity of Matter The term "Velocity" Newton's First Law of Motion-the Inertness of Matter-A change of Velocity or Direction implies the existence of some exterior Force Newton's Second Law of Motion and the Parallelogram of Velocities Dynamical Force is measured by the Velocity which it would add to unit of Matter in 1" an inference from Newton's Third Law of Motion Nature of the Proofs of the Laws of Motion The Force of Gravity The Motion of Projectiles-Motion down Smooth Inclined Plane-Motion in Curve-The simple Pendulum-Centrifugal Force The Elasticity of Bodies Their direct Collision Hydrostatics Propositions referring to the Nature and Effects of the Pressure exerted by Fluids The Equilibrium of Floating Bodies The Principles on which the Experimental Methods for determining tne Specific Gravity of Body are based Certain Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Machines The Trans- mission of Pressure by means of Fluid which is practically incompressible-The Hydrostatic Press So far the Course is adapted to meet the renuirements of Candi dates for Matriculation and Examination in the Unicersiiy of London The remainder of the Course is of more practical character The Effect3 of Friction considered further Properties and Strength of Material Limits of Tenacity and Elasticity Dilatation and Contrac- tion from change of Temperature Immediate effects of Force upon Solid Extension and Compression-Forms and Dimensions of Columns Stability of Structures The Strain upon the Tie Beam of Roof due to the VV'eight of the Roof Pressure of Fluids on Lock-gates and Embankments