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Definition of Scalepans
1. scalepan [n] - See also: scalepan
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scalepans
Literary usage of Scalepans
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Elements of Statics and Dynamics by Sidney Luxton Loney (1891)
"Two scalepans, of mass 3 Ibs. each, are connected by a string passing over a
smooth pulley; shew how to divide a mass of 12 Ibs. between the two ..."
2. Principles of Accounting by Stephen Gilman (1916)
"This could be remedied by having two scalepans for each class of item whether it
is an asset or a liability. Such an arrangement is shown in Figure. ..."
3. Analytic Mechanics by John Anthony Miller, Scott Barrett Lilly (1915)
"Find the true weight of a body which is found to weigh 8 ounces and 9 ounces when
placed in each of the scalepans of a false balance. Ans. 6 . V2 ounces. 6. ..."
4. The Theory and Practice of Mechanics by Stephen Elmer Slocum (1913)
"115, show by means of the Principle of Virtual Work that the position of the
weights in the scalepans does not affect the result of the weighing. 210. ..."
5. First Principles of Physics by Henry Smith Carhart, Horatio Nelson Chute (1912)
"Suspend from one of .the scalepans of a beam balance a clean glass disk by means
of threads cemented to it (Fig. 5). After counterpoising the disk, ..."
6. First Principles of Physics by Henry Smith Carhart, Horatio Nelson Chute (1912)
"Suspend from one of the scalepans of a beam balance a clean glass disk by means
of threads cemented to it (Fig. 5). After counterpoising the disk, ..."
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