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... position of rest . At small angles , vertical lines through B1 , the centre of buoyancy when the vessel is inclined ... position B trim is y W M position A trim is x G , G 8 in radians B , B L1 change in stern trim is x - y Figure 3 ...
... position of rest . At small angles , vertical lines through B1 , the centre of buoyancy when the vessel is inclined ... position B trim is y W M position A trim is x G , G 8 in radians B , B L1 change in stern trim is x - y Figure 3 ...
Page 773
... position of South America relative to Africa is equiv- ocal : Silurian data are consistent with either continental drift ( q.v. ) away from Africa or for its present position having obtained during the Silurian . The position of North ...
... position of South America relative to Africa is equiv- ocal : Silurian data are consistent with either continental drift ( q.v. ) away from Africa or for its present position having obtained during the Silurian . The position of North ...
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... position is applicable to the location or status of an individual in informal groups , although such positions are seldom distinguished by formal titles outside of for- mal organizations . The idea of position ( or office or status ) in ...
... position is applicable to the location or status of an individual in informal groups , although such positions are seldom distinguished by formal titles outside of for- mal organizations . The idea of position ( or office or status ) in ...
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