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Practical Conic Sections (The Geometric Properties of Ellipses, Parabolas and Hyperbolas)
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Product Details
Author:
J. W. Downs
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
112
Publisher:
Dover Publications (October 18, 2010)
Language:
English
ISBN-13:
9780486428765
ISBN-10:
0486428761
Weight:
6.72oz
Dimensions:
6.14" x 9.21"
Case Pack:
70
Series:
Dover Books on Mathematics
File:
Dover-Dover_05022026_P10034514_onix30_Complete-20260501.xml
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$12.95
Publisher Identifier:
P-DOVER
Discount Code:
D
Audience:
College/higher education
Pub Discount:
65
Imprint:
Dover Publications
Folder:
Dover
Overview
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.








