Elements Of The Conic Sections (1809)

by Robert Simson

Book Overview

Elements of the Conic Sections is a book written by Robert Simson in 1809. The book covers the study of conic sections, which are the shapes formed by the intersection of a plane and a cone. Simson's work is considered to be one of the most thorough and comprehensive treatments of the subject.The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the basic properties of conic sections, including their definition, classification, and equations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436833388
• ISBN13: 9781436833387
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"