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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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive investigation of the conic sectionsâ"the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbolaâ"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. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282995287_0
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