9780282993771 - Logarithmic and Trigonometric Tables (Classic Reprint) de Hedrick, Earle Raymond (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of logarithmic and trigonometric tables, essential tools for mathematical calculations in the early 20th century. Predating the era of electronic calculators and computers, these tables provided mathematicians, scientists, engineers, and navigators with a means to perform complex computations efficiently and accurately. The author meticulously explains the principles and applications of logarithms, demonstrating their role in simplifying multiplication, division, raising to powers, and extracting roots. The book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing logarithmic tables, including detailed instructions for interpolation, a technique used to estimate values not explicitly listed in the tables. Furthermore, the book explores the realm of trigonometry, providing tables of trigonometric functions and their logarithms. Clear explanations and examples guide readers through the process of calculating sines, cosines, tangents, and cotangents, enabling them to solve problems involving angles and triangles. This work stands as a testament to the ingenuity of mathematicians in developing methods for computation before the advent of modern technology. Its insights into the historical development of mathematical tools offer valuable perspective on the evolution of scientific and engineering practices. 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.