Isbn: 9780260583727 - the elements of the differential calculus: founded on the method of rates of fluxions (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fundamental concepts of calculus, exploring the origins and applications of this powerful mathematical tool. The author, writing in the 17th century, presents a unique perspective on calculus, emphasizing the concept of "fluxions" - a way of understanding change and motion through continuous movement. This approach stands in contrast to earlier methods that relied on the idea of infinitesimally small parts. The author's exploration of fluxions is grounded in real-world observations of physical phenomena, illustrating how mathematical principles can be used to describe and quantify the natural world. The book delves into the relationship between change and its rate, introducing concepts like differentials and derivatives to quantify these relationships. The author's innovative approach provides a deeper understanding of how calculus can be applied to problems involving variable rates, motion, and the geometry of curves. The book's insights into the nature of change and its mathematical representation are groundbreaking for their time, providing a foundation for the development of calculus and its applications in various fields of science and engineering. 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.…