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Basic Machines and How They Work
Contributor(s): Naval Education and Training Program (Author)
ISBN: 1626545863     ISBN-13: 9781626545861
Publisher: Stone Basin Books
OUR PRICE:   $25.60  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: May 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general)
- Technology & Engineering | Hydraulics
- Technology & Engineering | Machinery
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 8.5" W x 11" (1.55 lbs) 178 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

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.