Theater of Machines, Part 1

The II. Definition.

In the same way, we also set two bodily things of unequal size if such encompass or fill unequal space; we consider the same to be larger which takes or encompasses the larger space or room.

The III. Definition or Rule of Explanation.

The potentia power or capacity of a heavy bodily thing is understood from its force, through which it desires to go downward, and presses with violence against the movement that desires to pull such a heavy bodily thing upward.

The IV. Definition.

We consider such bodily things to be of equal strength, force, or capacity when they penetrate an equal distance spacium space or distance in their movement in the same time or duration.

The V. Definition.

Such a bodily thing we consider to be of unequal capacity when they pass through unequal distance in their movement in the same distance, duration, or time, to be calculated faster or slower against each other.

The VI. Definition.

The greater force and higher capacity of an unequally heavy