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

Downs, J. W.

ISBN 10: 0486428761 / ISBN 13: 9780486428765

Published by Dover Publications, 2010

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2003; 9.1 X 6.3 X 0.4 inches; 100 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practical Conic Sections The Geometric Properties of Ellipses, Parabolas and Hyperbolas
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486428761
• ISBN 13: 9780486428765
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

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Synopsis

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.

Synopsis

Originally published by Seymour Publications (Palo Alto, Calif.) in 1993. This book provides a mathematical and aesthetic overview of conic sections, showing how to create ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas, and including historical background on the ancient origins and relationships of these shapes. The book is intended as a text for undergraduat