Practical Conic Sections: The Geometric Properties of Ellipses, Parabolas and Hyperbolas by Mathematics, J. W. Downs

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

Mathematics, J. W. Downs

112 pages paperback

1 edition

nonfiction mathematics medium-paced
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Using examples from everyday life, this text studies ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas. Explores their ancient origins and describes the reflective properties and roles of curves in design applications. 1993 edition. Includes 98 figures.

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