Abstract
Let us consider an arbitrary system or assemblage of bodies or mass points mutually in equilibrium to which are applied various forces. If, for an instant, the action of these forces ceased to be mutually equilibrated, the system would begin to move and whatever its motion, it could always be considered as composed of
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A translational motion common to all bodies.
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A rotational motion about an arbitrary point.
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A relative motion of the bodies expressing their change of position and their distance from one another.
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Lagrange, J.L. (1997). The General Properties of Equilibrium of a System of Bodies Deduced from the Preceding Formula. In: Boissonnade, A., Vagliente, V.N. (eds) Analytical Mechanics. Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, vol 191. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-8903-1_3
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