Word: radius
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Some of the difficulties in the way of developing the machine may be imagined by the conditions of the contest, which require that the airplane shall take the air vertically, have a range of speed up to 134 miles an hour, and land vertically within a radius of five metres...
According to his theory it is true that the three angles of a triangle are not equal to two right angles and the circumference of a circle is not exactly twice the radius times Pi. However, in order to prove these facts it is necessary again to use a fourth dimension in time and all computations on these theories must take time into account...
...concerned, and for the dignity of the University, may the seven o'clock bell be abolished! Let the sweet tinkle of the alarm clock, awakening only its owner at whatever time he desires, replace the seven o'clock bell which jars from slumber every man within a quarter-mile radius...
...territory from which the Council recruits its members includes not only Boston and the immediate suburbs, but also all the townships lying within a radius of 25 miles. The rally today is the major event of the year for the scouts, and keen competitions in all the classes is expected. Thirty thousand people will probably witness the demonstrations. All scout activities will be represented in the events...
Glenn H. Curtis is building two special type flying boats for the Yale Unit of the Aero Coast Patrol, which are being made after suggestions given to him by the Yale Unit. Special points to be emphasized in these boats are increases in speed, seaworthiness, cruising radius, climbing ability and lifting power...