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IN this little book the author has provided teachers of elementary mechanics with a rich storehouse of materials for experimental demonstrations, although the work is not quite satisfactory in some other respects. His endeavour has been to explain some of the properties of matter, Newton's laws of motion, and the modern conceptions of energy and work, in such a manner is involves only the most elementary knowledge of mathematics. Thus symbolical reasoning and formulæ are dispensed with, and nothing assumed beyond a knowledge of arithmetic and a little easy geometry. There is a successful attempt made to arouse a real interest in the subject by continual reference to phenomena of every-day life, and especially by illustrations drawn from the sports and games of the pupils. In some cases detailed instructions are given for performing the experiments. These are valuable, and similar aid might with advantage be provided in many other instances.
Lessons in Elementary Dynamics.
Arranged by H. G. Madan., Assistant Master in Eton College. Pp. 180. (Edinburgh: W. and R. Chambers, 1886.)
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W., A. Lessons in Elementary Dynamics . Nature 35, 51 (1886). https://doi.org/10.1038/035051a0
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