An Elementary Treatise on Mechanics is a classic text on the principles of physics and mechanics. Written for students at the university and high school level, the book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental concepts of motion, force, and energy. The collection of examples included in the book helps students to apply these concepts to real-world problems. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.