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Classical mechanics discusses the behaviour of macroscopic bodies under the influence of forces (without necessarily specifying the origin of these forces). If it's possible, USE MORE SPECIFIC TAGS like [newtonian-mechanics], [lagrangian-formalism], and [hamiltonian-formalism].

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Name of the guy that Feynman mentioned during a lecture: the diagram is of a chain hanging o...

I think it may be Simon Stevin. He lived in years 1548–1620 and did put chain around triangle, which helped him study equilibrium of forces on inclined plane. This is Wikipedia article about him: ht …
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