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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Page vi
... proportional to the land which remained . From this circumstance I am of opinion , that Geometry derived its origin ; and from hence it was transmitted into Greece . ' The natural features and character of the land of Egypt , where rain ...
... proportional to the land which remained . From this circumstance I am of opinion , that Geometry derived its origin ; and from hence it was transmitted into Greece . ' The natural features and character of the land of Egypt , where rain ...
Page xxxiv
... proportional to the times . These are proved in the second and third sections of the first book of the Prin- cipia . After the year 1679 his thoughts were again turned to the moon ; and , by using in his computation the more accurate ...
... proportional to the times . These are proved in the second and third sections of the first book of the Prin- cipia . After the year 1679 his thoughts were again turned to the moon ; and , by using in his computation the more accurate ...
Page 162
... proportional can be found to two , and a fourth proportional to three straight lines , also that a mean proportional can be found between two straight lines and further , that which is here stated of straight lines may be extended to ...
... proportional can be found to two , and a fourth proportional to three straight lines , also that a mean proportional can be found between two straight lines and further , that which is here stated of straight lines may be extended to ...
Page 164
... proportional to the first and second . It will be hereafter seen , that the ratio of two triangles , when they have the same altitude , are to one another as their bases ; ( Prop . 1 , Book vi . ) and , when their bases are equal , they ...
... proportional to the first and second . It will be hereafter seen , that the ratio of two triangles , when they have the same altitude , are to one another as their bases ; ( Prop . 1 , Book vi . ) and , when their bases are equal , they ...
Page 169
... proportionally : and conversely , if the sides , or the sides produced , be cut proportionally , the straight line which joins the points of section shall be parallel to the remaining side of the triangle . Let DE be drawn parallel to ...
... proportionally : and conversely , if the sides , or the sides produced , be cut proportionally , the straight line which joins the points of section shall be parallel to the remaining side of the triangle . Let DE be drawn parallel to ...
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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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Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 22 - IF two triangles have two sides of the one equal to two sides of the...
Page vi - The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Page 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.
Page 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.