Practical Conic Sections by J W Downs

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Practical Conic Sections by J W Downs

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Practical Conic Sections by J W Downs

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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ISBN 13 9780486428765
ISBN 10 0486428761
Title Practical Conic Sections
Author J W Downs
Series Dover Books On Mathema 14tics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Dover Publications Inc.
Year published 2003-03-03
Number of pages 112
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