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Contents: Properties of matter -- Inertia -- Action and reaction -- Composition and resolution of force -- Attraction -- Terrestrial gravity -- Of the motion of bodies on inclined planes and curves -- The centre of gravity -- The mechanical properties of an axis -- Of the pendulum -- Of simple machines -- Of the lever -- Of wheel-work -- Of the pulley -- On the inclined plane, wedge, and screw -- On the regulation and accumulation of force -- Mechanical contrivances for modifying motion -- Of friction and the rigidity of cordage -- On the strength of materials -- On balances and pendulums.