Analytical Geometry, Vol. 2: Containing the Theory of Curves and Surfaces of the Second Order (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

John Radford Young

 
9780282995287: Analytical Geometry, Vol. 2: Containing the Theory of Curves and Surfaces of the Second Order (Classic Reprint)

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This book provides a comprehensive investigation of the conic sections—the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola—and the broader class of curves that encompasses them. Historically significant, conic sections have been studied by mathematicians for millennia, notably by the ancient Greeks, who recognized them as essential to understanding the universe. The author explores the analytical representation of these curves, detailing their unique characteristics and how they may be utilized to solve geometrical problems. By providing a thorough examination of the conic sections and their properties, this book offers readers a valuable resource for comprehending the fundamental principles underlying these foundational geometrical forms.

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ISBN 10:  0265605008 ISBN 13:  9780265605004
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019
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