A treatise on mensuration, both in theory and practice. The second edition, with many additionsG. G. J.&J. Robinson, 1788 - 16 pages |
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Page v
... and when at the last we find that object to be the equality , proportion , or relation between the magnitudes of figures , both plane and folid ; it is fcarcely poflible a 3 poffible to avoid allowing this to have been Euclid's grand.
... and when at the last we find that object to be the equality , proportion , or relation between the magnitudes of figures , both plane and folid ; it is fcarcely poflible a 3 poffible to avoid allowing this to have been Euclid's grand.
Page vi
... plane and folid figures ; and fquared all fuch planes , and cubed all fuch folids . The only curve figures which he attempted , are the circle and sphere ; and when he could not accurately determine their measures , he gave an excellent ...
... plane and folid figures ; and fquared all fuch planes , and cubed all fuch folids . The only curve figures which he attempted , are the circle and sphere ; and when he could not accurately determine their measures , he gave an excellent ...
Page xii
... plane furfaces , and folids , the distinction is general ; but it does not obtain with regard to curved lines and furfaces . For , by preferving this diftinction fo entire , as to de- termine the meafure of all kinds of lines in the ...
... plane furfaces , and folids , the distinction is general ; but it does not obtain with regard to curved lines and furfaces . For , by preferving this diftinction fo entire , as to de- termine the meafure of all kinds of lines in the ...
Page xiv
... planes . Then the Fifth and laft PART , in four fections , contains the application of the general rules to the most useful fubjects of measuring that happen in ordinary life . In thefe fubjects very material improve ments are almost ...
... planes . Then the Fifth and laft PART , in four fections , contains the application of the general rules to the most useful fubjects of measuring that happen in ordinary life . In thefe fubjects very material improve ments are almost ...
Page 3
... plane or curved . 20. A plane , or plane fuperficies , is that with which a right line may , every way , coincide . - But if not , it is curved . 21. Plane figures are bounded either by right lines or curves . 22. Plane figures bounded ...
... plane or curved . 20. A plane , or plane fuperficies , is that with which a right line may , every way , coincide . - But if not , it is curved . 21. Plane figures are bounded either by right lines or curves . 22. Plane figures bounded ...
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