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The Tangent Lines of a Conic Section.

Authors :
Wilkins, Daniel
Source :
College Mathematics Journal. Sep2003, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p296. 8p. 5 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Focuses on the tangent lines of a conic selection. Reference to the work of Mikko Stenlund on parabolas; Inadequacy of certain features of the bisection theorem; Form of the curve; Elimination of the tangent angle; Characterization of a conic section.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07468342
Volume :
34
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
College Mathematics Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10585904
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/3595767