The Elementary Geometry Of Conics

By Charles Taylor

Book Overview

The Elementary Geometry Of Conics is a book written by Charles Taylor that explores the fundamental concepts of conic sections. The book is designed to be accessible to students with a basic understanding of geometry and algebra, and it provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject. The book begins with an overview of the history of conic sections, including their origins in ancient Greece and their use in modern mathematics and physics. The author then introduces the basic properties of ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas, and explains how they can be defined using algebraic equations. The book also covers important topics such as the focus-directrix property, the eccentricity of conics, and the relationship between conic sections and the conic constant. The author uses clear and concise language throughout the book, and provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers develop their understanding of the subject. Overall, The Elementary Geometry Of Conics is an excellent resource for students and teachers of mathematics who are interested in learning about conic sections. It provides a solid foundation in the subject and prepares readers for more advanced topics in geometry and algebra.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432507877
• ISBN13: 9781432507879
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"