Practical Conic Sections : The Geometric Properties of Ellipses, Parabolas and Hyperbolas

J. W. Downs

ISBN 10: 0486428761 / ISBN 13: 9780486428765

Edité par Dover Publications Inc. Mär 2003, 2003

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Neuware - Using examples from everyday life, this text studies ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas. Explores their ancient origins and describes the reflective properties and roles of curves in design applications. 1993 edition. Includes 98 figures.

N° de réf. du vendeur 9780486428765

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Practical Conic Sections : The Geometric Properties of Ellipses, Parabolas and Hyperbolas
• Éditeur: Dover Publications Inc. Mär 2003
• Date de parution: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0486428761
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780486428765
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• État de l'article: Neu
• Dimensions: 234 L x 158 H x 10 P (en millimètres) 234 millimètres de largeur par 158 millimètres de hauteur par 10 millimètres de profondeur
• Poids: 211 grammes

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Synopsis

Illustrated with interesting examples from everyday life, this text shows how to create ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas and presents fascinating historical background on their ancient origins. The text starts with a discussion of techniques for generating the conic curves, showing how to create accurate depictions of large or small conic curves and describing their reflective properties, from light in telescopes to sound in microphones and amplifiers. It further defines the role of curves in the construction of auditoriums, antennas, lamps, and numerous other design applications. Only a basic knowledge of plane geometry needed; suitable for undergraduate courses. 1993 edition. 98 figures.

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Illustrated with interesting examples from everyday life, this text shows how to create ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas. It also presents historical background on their ancient origins and describes the reflective properties and roles of curves in design applications. Only a basic knowledge of plane geometry needed. 1993 edition. Includes 98 figures.