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B D A F E If the semicircle and semi - polygon be revolved about EA , the semicircle will C describe a sphere , and the semi - polygon a solid which has for its measure лƠI2 × EA ( Prop . XIII . ) ; and this will be true whatever be the ...
B D A F E If the semicircle and semi - polygon be revolved about EA , the semicircle will C describe a sphere , and the semi - polygon a solid which has for its measure лƠI2 × EA ( Prop . XIII . ) ; and this will be true whatever be the ...
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OF SPHERICAL TRIANGLES AND SPHERICAL POLYGONS . > • Definitions . 1. A spherical triangle is a portion of the surface of a sphere , bounded by three arcs of great circles . These arcs are named the sides of the triangle , and are always ...
OF SPHERICAL TRIANGLES AND SPHERICAL POLYGONS . > • Definitions . 1. A spherical triangle is a portion of the surface of a sphere , bounded by three arcs of great circles . These arcs are named the sides of the triangle , and are always ...
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In every spherical triangle , any side is less than the sum of the other two . Let O be the centre of the sphere , and ACB the triangle ; draw the radii OA , OB , OC . Imagine the planes AOB , AOC , COB , to be drawn ; these planes will ...
In every spherical triangle , any side is less than the sum of the other two . Let O be the centre of the sphere , and ACB the triangle ; draw the radii OA , OB , OC . Imagine the planes AOB , AOC , COB , to be drawn ; these planes will ...
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The sum of the three sides of a spherical triangle is less than the circumference of a great circle . Let ABC be any spherical trian- angle ; produce the sides AB , AC , till they meet again in D. The arcs ABD , ACD , will be semicir- ...
The sum of the three sides of a spherical triangle is less than the circumference of a great circle . Let ABC be any spherical trian- angle ; produce the sides AB , AC , till they meet again in D. The arcs ABD , ACD , will be semicir- ...
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If from the vertices of the three angles of a spherical triangle , as poles , three arcs be described forming a second triangle , the vertices of the angles of this second triangle , will be respectively poles of the sides of the first ...
If from the vertices of the three angles of a spherical triangle , as poles , three arcs be described forming a second triangle , the vertices of the angles of this second triangle , will be respectively poles of the sides of the first ...
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| Title | Elements of Geometry and Trigonometry |
| Author | Adrien Marie Legendre |
| Editor | Charles Davies |
| Translated by | David Brewster |
| Edition | 4 |
| Publisher | A.S. Barnes and Company, 1834 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 14 Oct 2010 |
| Length | 359 pages |
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