Key to Plane Trigonometry (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Todhunter, Isaac

 
9781333003548: Key to Plane Trigonometry (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book delves into the intricate world of trigonometry, a branch of mathematics that has long been crucial for understanding and measuring angles, shapes, and distances. It was especially important during the Age of Exploration and the Scientific Revolution, when advancements in navigation, astronomy, and surveying relied heavily on the principles of trigonometry. The author, drawing from classical mathematical principles, carefully lays out a comprehensive exploration of trigonometrical concepts. The book covers essential topics such as degrees and grades, circular measure, trigonometric ratios, and the application of algebraic signs to angles. It then moves on to complex calculations and formulas, including those for the division of angles, the resolution of trigonometric expressions into factors, and the summation of trigonometric series. Throughout the book, the author presents numerous examples and detailed solutions, providing readers with a practical and engaging approach to understanding this fundamental area of mathematics. The book ultimately reveals the elegant simplicity and power of trigonometric principles, showcasing its application across various scientific and mathematical disciplines.

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ISBN 10:  0666438390 ISBN 13:  9780666438393
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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