Mathematics for the Million |
Contents
AUTHORS EXCUSE | xi |
Mathematics the Mirror of Civilization | 17 |
The Dawn of Nothing | 287 |
Copyright | |
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Common terms and phrases
Alexandrian algebra approximately Archimedes arithmetic arithmetic series axis base binomial calculation called cards celestial celestial pole celestial sphere centimetres centre Chapter circle circle of latitude column corresponding curve decimal draw dy dx earth equation equivalent Euclid feet figure formula fraction geometric series graph Greek Greenwich height Hindu Hipparchus horizon hour angle hypotenuse inches language latitude length logarithms longitude mathematicians mathematics means measure meridian method miles multiplying noon pack parallel perpendicular plane pole star polygon position problem quantity radians radius ratio rectangle recurring decimal Reformation geometry represented result right angles right-angled triangle rule shadow sides simple sinĀ² sine social spades spherical triangle square root straight line sun's tangent things triangular numbers units verb whole numbers write yards zenith distance