9780282429539 - geometrical lectures: explaining the generation, nature and properties of curve lines (classic reprint) di barrow, isaac (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 dives into the fundamental concepts of mathematical understanding by exploring the generation of magnitudes. The author sets out to systematically analyze the ways in which different types of magnitudes, such as points and lines, can be created and understood. This approach aligns with the scientific and philosophical pursuits of the authorââ â¢s time, where the focus was on defining and explaining the world through rational observation and rigorous deduction. The text delves into the nature of motion, time, and force, laying the foundation for a framework to understand the mathematical properties of these concepts. The author argues that motion is essential for the generation of all magnitudes, and that time, while not dependent on motion, can be measured and understood through its relationship with motion. The author then proceeds to explore the concept of velocity, defining it as the power to move a certain distance in a certain time. This analysis provides a framework to understand how space, time, and velocity are interconnected and how their relationships can be expressed mathematically. By visualizing these concepts as geometric figuresââ â lines and trianglesââ âthe author provides a clear and visual approach to understanding the complex interplay of motion, time, and force. This groundbreaking approach to mathematical understanding laid the groundwork for future developments in physics and calculus. 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.…