Practical Conic Sections The Geometric Properties of Ellipses, Parabolas and Hyperbolas |
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| Author:
| Downs, J. W. |
| Series title: | Dover Books on Mathematics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-486-42876-5 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2010 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.