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

By J.W. Downs

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486428761
• ISBN13: 9780486428765
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 9.0"