Slide-Rule Notes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Cleland Dunlop

9780484343282: Slide-Rule Notes (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484343289 ISBN 13: 9780484343282

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the slide-rule with clear, practical guidance

Learn how a simple set of paper strips can multiply, divide, and solve equations, with methods you can apply today.

This edition revises the original pamphlet to give non‑mathematical readers a straightforward path to using the 25 cm slide-rule, including basic setup, direct proportion, squares and roots, cubes, trigonometry, log-log scales, and plotting curves from equations. It emphasizes hands-on techniques and practical examples, while also explaining the role of logarithms in making calculations easier.

Step-by-step explanations of how slide-rules perform multiplication, division, and proportion.
Guidance on solving triangles, trigonometry, and even spherical triangle problems using the slide-rule.
Tips for plotting curves and understanding the central scales and log-log scales for better accuracy.
Illustrative examples and exercises that build confidence without heavy theory.

Ideal for students, engineers, surveyors, and anyone curious about the practical use of slide-rules and logarithms to make quick, reliable calculations.

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