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From Hipparchus to a helix ruler.

Authors :
Mathews, Jerold
Source :
Resonance: Journal of Science Education; Jan2012, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p44-52, 9p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 3 Diagrams, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

This paper gives a brief history of the chord function - a precursor of the sine function - from the mathematics/astronomy of Hipparchus and Ptolemy to the early twentieth century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09718044
Volume :
17
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Resonance: Journal of Science Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71676468
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-012-0006-y