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For the teacher the work should be so arranged that he can readily lay out his course according to the time at his disposal and the needs of his students.
In most of our technical institutions the calculus is taken up at an early stage. It is very desirable that its applications should be kept in view. If, then, the study of mechanics can be taken up earlier than is customary, the two subjects will illustrate each other to mutual advantage.
The present work is an attempt to cover the points indicated.
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