EUCLID: The Man Who Created a Math Class Euclid of Alexandria was born in about 325 BC. He is the most prominent mathematician of antiquity best known for his dissertation on mathematics. He was able to create "The Elements" which included the composition of many other famous mathematicians together. He began exploring math because he felt that he needed to compile certain things and fix certain postulates and theorems. His book included‚ many of Eudoxus’ theorems‚ he perfected many of Theaetetus’s
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Geometry Assignment Date: 24 June 2013 A. Name each of the following. Refer to the figure below. Write your answer in a one whole sheet of paper. 1. a circle 2. three radii 3. a diameter 4. a tangent 5. a secant 6. three chords 7. point of tangency 8. central angle 9. four minor arcs 10. at least two major arcs B. Indicate whether each statement is true or false. 1. All radii of a circle are congruent. 2. A radius is a chord of a circle. 3. A line may intersect a circle at
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Analytic geometry‚ or analytical geometry‚ has two different meanings in mathematics. The modern and advanced meaning refers to the geometry of analytic varieties. This article focuses on the classical and elementary meaning. In classical mathematics‚ analytic geometry‚ also known as coordinate geometry‚ or Cartesian geometry‚ is the study of geometry using a coordinate system and the principles of algebra and analysis. This contrasts with the synthetic approach of Euclidean geometry‚ which treats
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Geometry Rationale Geometry is Greek for geos‚ which means Earth‚ and metron meaning measure. It can conceivably lay claim to being the oldest branch of mathematics outside arithmetic‚ and humanity has probably used geometrical techniques since before the dawn of recorded history. Initially‚ as with the Egyptians‚ geometry originated from practical necessity and the need to measure land. Geometry today is the science of observing and measuring shapes‚ surfaces‚ angles‚ lines and the relationships
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We use Euclidean and Non-Euclidean geometry in our everyday use. In many ways they are similar and different. There are similarities and differences in Euclidean geometry and spherical geometry‚ Euclid’s fifth postulate applies to both forms‚ and it is used every day in astronomy. Euclidean geometry is the study of flat space‚ and can be easily drawn on a piece of paper. Non-Euclidean geometry is any form of geometry that uses a postulate that is equivalent to the negation of Euclidean parallel postulate
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Fractal Geometry How would you like to take a class called geometry of chaos? Probably doesn’t sound too thrilling. A man named Benoit Mandelbrot is responsible for creating the geometry of chaos. The geometry of chaos is considered to be the fourth-dimension. It is considered to be the world in which we live in‚ a world where there is constant change based on feedback‚ an open system where everything is related to everything else. It is now recognized as the true geometry of nature. The geometric
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TIMELINE OF GEOMETRY It is believed that geometry first came to being when and Egyptian Pharaoh wanted to tax farmers who raised crops near the Nile River. To do that the pharaoh’s agents had to measure the amount of land that was being used. 1. 2900 BC – The first pyramid was constructed. The knowledge of geometry was important due to the fact it consisted a square base and triangular faces. 2. 2000 BC- It was the earliest record of calculating the area of a triangle‚ however there is
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Descriptive Geometry “Drawing is the language of design‚ and if drawing can be thought of as a language then‚ descriptive geometry is the grammar of this language.” Definition: Descriptive geometry is the branch of geometry which allows the representation of three-dimensional objects in two dimensions‚ by using a specific set of procedures. The resulting techniques are important for engineering‚ architecture‚ design and in art. The theoretical basis for descriptive geometry is provided
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Euclid “Father of Geometry” Euclid is a Greek mathematician. He was also known as Euclid of Alexandria‚ “The Father of Geometry”. Little is known of his life other than the fact that he taught at Alexandria‚ being associated with the school that grew up there in the late 4th century B.C. It is believed that he taught at Plato’s academy in Athens‚ Greece. Most history states that he was a kind‚ patient‚ and fair man. One story that exposes something of his personality‚ involves
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