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Uncover the beauty of ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas in everyday life.
Practical Conic Sections
the geometric properties of ellipses, parabolas and hyperbolas
$27.49
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112 pages
- Release Date
3 March 2003
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Summary
Mastering Conic Sections: From Ancient Origins to Modern Applications
Illustrated with engaging real-world examples, this book provides a practical guide to creating ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas, enriched with fascinating historical context tracing their origins.
The book begins by exploring techniques for generating these conic curves, demonstrating how to accurately depict them at various scales. Discover their reflective properties, from their use in telescopes and…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780486428765 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0486428761 |
| Series: | Dover Books on Mathema 1.4tics |
| Author: | J.W. Downs |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 3 March 2003 |
| Weight: | 211g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 165mm x 8mm |
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