Euclid's Elements of geometry [book 1-6, 11,12] with explanatory notes; together with a selection of geometrical exercises. To which is prefixed an intr., containing a brief outline of the history of geometry. By R. Potts. [With] Appendix1845 |
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... Propositions . It is proved that of plane figures with equal perimeters , the greatest is that which is equilateral ... proposition , that of all solids with equal surfaces , the greatest is the sphere . At the end of the book , it is ...
... Propositions . It is proved that of plane figures with equal perimeters , the greatest is that which is equilateral ... proposition , that of all solids with equal surfaces , the greatest is the sphere . At the end of the book , it is ...
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... PROPOSITION II . PROBLEM . From a given point , to draw a straight line equal to a given straight line . Let A be the given point , and BC the given straight line . It is required to draw from the point A a straight line equal to BC ...
... PROPOSITION II . PROBLEM . From a given point , to draw a straight line equal to a given straight line . Let A be the given point , and BC the given straight line . It is required to draw from the point A a straight line equal to BC ...
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... PROPOSITION III . PROBLEM . From the greater of two given straight lines to cut off a part equal to the less . Let AB and C be the two given straight lines , of which AB is the greater . It is required to cut off from AB a part equal to ...
... PROPOSITION III . PROBLEM . From the greater of two given straight lines to cut off a part equal to the less . Let AB and C be the two given straight lines , of which AB is the greater . It is required to cut off from AB a part equal to ...
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... PROPOSITION VIII . THEOREM . If two triangles have two sides of the one equal to two sides of the other , each to each , and have likewise their bases equal ; the angle which is contained by the two sides of the one shall be equal to ...
... PROPOSITION VIII . THEOREM . If two triangles have two sides of the one equal to two sides of the other , each to each , and have likewise their bases equal ; the angle which is contained by the two sides of the one shall be equal to ...
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... PROPOSITION X. PROBLEM . To bisect a given finite straight line , that is , to divide it into two equal parts . Let AB be the given straight line . It is required to divide AB into two equal parts . D Upon AB describe the equilateral ...
... PROPOSITION X. PROBLEM . To bisect a given finite straight line , that is , to divide it into two equal parts . Let AB be the given straight line . It is required to divide AB into two equal parts . D Upon AB describe the equilateral ...
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AC is equal altitude angle ABC angle BAC angle equal base BC chord circle ABCD circumference cone cylinder describe a circle diagonals diameter divided draw EFGH equal angles equiangular equilateral triangle equimultiples Euclid Euclid's Elements Geometry given angle given circle given line given point given straight line given triangle gnomon greater hypothenuse inscribed interior angles intersection isosceles triangle less Let ABC lines be drawn magnitudes meet the circumference multiple opposite sides parallel parallelogram pentagon perpendicular polygon prism problem Proclus produced Prop proportional proved pyramid Q.E.D. PROPOSITION radius rectangle contained rectilineal figure remaining angle right angles right-angled triangle segment semicircle shew shewn similar triangles solid angle solid parallelopipeds square of AC tangent THEOREM touches the circle trapezium triangle ABC vertex vertical angle wherefore
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Página 56 - If a straight line be divided into two equal parts, and also into two unequal parts; the rectangle contained by the unequal parts, together with the square of the line between the points of section, is equal to the square of half the line.
Página 29 - THE straight lines which join the extremities of two equal and parallel straight lines, towards the same parts, are also themselves equal and parallel.
Página 26 - Wherefore, if a straight line, &c. QED PROPOSITION XXIX. THEOREM. Jf a straight line fall upon two parallel straight lines, it makes the alternate angles equal...
Página 99 - The angle in a semicircle is a right angle ; the angle in a segment greater than a semicircle is less than a right angle ; and the angle in a segment less than a semicircle is greater than a right angle.
Página 15 - The angles which one straight line makes with another upon one side of it, are either two right angles, or are together equal to two right angles. Let the straight line AB make with CD, upon one side of it, the angles CBA, ABD : these shall either be two right angles, or shall together be equal to two right angles. For...
Página 58 - If the vertical angle of a triangle be bisected by a straight line which also cuts the base, the rectangle contained by the sides of the triangle is equal to the rectangle contained by the segments of the base, together with the square on the straight line which bisects the angle.
Página 22 - IF two triangles have two sides of the one equal to two sides of the...
Página vi - The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Página 54 - If there be imo straight lines, one of which is divided into any number of parts; the rectangle contained by the two straight lines, is equal to the rectangles contained by the undivided line, and the several parts of the divided line.
Página 26 - That, if a straight line falling on two straight lines make the interior angles on the same side less than two right angles, the two straight lines, if produced indefinitely, meet on that side on which are the angles less than the two right angles.