Pickworth, Charles
The Slide Rule
- ISBN 13:
- 9780359069965
- author:
- Pickworth, Charles
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Lulu
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 134
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Slide Rule by Charles Pickworth is an instrument for mechanically effecting calculations using logarithms. A table of logarithms and a simple means for adding and subtracting values are provided, making it accessible to those with basic knowledge of the subject. For users familiar with logarithms, the slide rule offers a concise arrangement of these values, while those without prior knowledge can still benefit from its use. In fact, many who are not consciously aware of logarithms make effective use of the instrument for simple operations like multiplication and division. This book provides an introduction to the slide rule, explaining how it works and making its use straightforward.
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