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

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

Practical Conic Sections : The Geometric Properties of Ellipses, Parabolas and Hyperbolas Paperback - 2010

by J. W. Downs

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Dover Publications, Incorporated, 2010. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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  • Title Practical Conic Sections : The Geometric Properties of Ellipses, Parabolas and Hyperbolas
  • Author J. W. Downs
  • Binding Paperback
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 112
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dover Publications, Incorporated, Mineola, New York, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2010
  • Features Bibliography
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G0486428761I3N00
  • ISBN 9780486428765 / 0486428761
  • Weight 0.47 lbs (0.21 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.02 x 6.56 x 0.32 in (22.91 x 16.66 x 0.81 cm)
  • Category Mathematics
  • Library of Congress subjects Conic sections
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2002038850
  • Dewey Decimal Code 516.15
  • Quantity available 1

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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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