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An Elementary Approach to Teaching Fourier Series
Abstract
Learn how to explore the Fourier series through both a graphical and spreadsheet approach. Following the introduction, you will be able to try the examples using the ClassPad Manager software and also explore other examples from basic algebra to calculus. | 677.169 | 1 |
This book not only introduces proof techniques and other foundational principles of higher mathematics, but also helps students develop the necessary abilities to read, write and prove using mathematical definitions, examples and theorems.
This book not only introduces proof techniques and other foundational principles of higher mathematics, but also helps students develop the necessary abilities to read, write and prove using mathematical definitions, examples and theorems. | 677.169 | 1 |
Problem-Solving Through Problems (Problem Books in Mathematics)
Author:Loren C. Larson
ISBN 13:9780387961712
ISBN 10:387961712
Edition:1st
Publisher:Springer
Publication Date:1983
Format:Paperback
Pages:352
List Price:$119.00
 
 
This is a practical anthology of some of the best elementary problems in different branches of mathematics. They are selected for their aesthetic appeal as well as their instructional value, and are organized to highlight the most common problem-solving techniques encountered in undergraduate mathematics. Readers learn important principles and broad strategies for coping with the experience of solving problems, while tackling specific cases on their own. The material is classroom tested and has been found particularly helpful for students preparing for the Putnam exam. For easy reference, the problems are arranged by subject. | 677.169 | 1 |
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This user-friendly 1995 text shows how to use mathematics to formulate, solve and analyse physical problems. Rather than follow the traditional approach of stating mathematical principles and then citing some physical examples for illustration, the book puts applications at centre stage; that is, it starts with the problem, finds the mathematics that suits it and ends with a mathematical analysis of the physics. Physical examples are selected primarily from applied mechanics. Among topics included are Fourier series, separation of variables, Bessel functions, Fourier and Laplace transforms, Green's functions and complex function theories. Also covered are advanced topics such as Riemann–Hilbert techniques, perturbation methods, and practical topics such as symbolic computation. Engineering students, who often feel more awe than confidence and enthusiasm toward applied mathematics, will find this approach to mathematics goes a long way toward a sharper understanding of the physical world.
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Rational Function Families - Guided Notes
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These notes can be used as an introduction to graphing rational functions. The notes provide a space for students to create a graph, a table and an explanation of the type of transformation.
There are seven pages of guided notes that can help students explore the differences between the parent function and various rational functions.
Students compare the new function to the parent function. They will identify if the new graph is a vertical stretch or shrink, a reflection or a translation. The notes also ask students to determine and graph the asymptotes and to list the domain and range values. Answer keys are included.
An additional page of guided notes is provided on transformations. It provides information on translations, vertical stretches, vertical shrinks and reflections | 677.169 | 1 |
1. The complex number system includes real numbers and imaginary numbers
Evidence Outcomes
21st Century Skill and Readiness Competencies
Students Can:
Extend the properties of exponents to rational exponents. (CCSS: N-RN)
Explain how the definition of the meaning of rational exponents follows from extending the properties of integer exponents to those values, allowing for a notation for radicals in terms of rational exponents.1 (CCSS: N-RN.1)
Design and use a budget, including income (net take-home pay) and expenses (mortgage, car loans, and living expenses) to demonstrate how living within your means is essential for a secure financial future (PFL)
Inquiry Questions:
Can numbers ever be too big or too small to be useful?
How much money is enough for retirement? (PFL)
What is the return on investment of post-secondary educational opportunities? (PFL)
Relevance & Application:
The choice of the appropriate measurement tool meets the precision requirements of the measurement task. For example, using a caliper for the manufacture of brake discs or a tape measure for pant size.
The reading, interpreting, and writing of numbers in scientific notation with and without technology is used extensively in the natural sciences such as representing large or small quantities such as speed of light, distance to other planets, distance between stars, the diameter of a cell, and size of a micro–organism.
Fluency with computation and estimation allows individuals to analyze aspects of personal finance, such as calculating a monthly budget, estimating the amount left in a checking account, making informed purchase decisions, and computing a probable paycheck given a wage (or salary), tax tables, and other deduction schedules.
Nature Of:
Using mathematics to solve a problem requires choosing what mathematics to use; making simplifying assumptions, estimates, or approximations; computing; and checking to see whether the solution makes sense.
1. Functions model situations where one quantity determines another and can be represented algebraically, graphically, and using tables
Evidence Outcomes
21st Century Skill and Readiness Competencies
Students Can:
Formulate the concept of a function and use function notation. (CCSS: F-IF)
Explain that a function is a correspondence from one set (called the domain) to another set (called the range) that assigns to each element of the domain exactly one element of the range.1 (CCSS: F-IF.1)
Use function notation, evaluate functions for inputs in their domains, and interpret statements that use function notation in terms of a context. (CCSS: F-IF.2)
Demonstrate that sequences are functions,2 sometimes defined recursively, whose domain is a subset of the integers. (CCSS: F-IF.3)
Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of the context. (CCSS: F-IF)
For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features3 given a verbal description of the relationship. * (CCSS: F-IF.4)
Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the quantitative relationship it describes.4 * (CCSS: F-IF.5)
Calculate and interpret the average rate of change5 of a function over a specified interval. Estimate the rate of change from a graph.* (CCSS: F-IF.6)
Analyze functions using different representations. (CCSS: F-IF)
Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases. * (CCSS: F-IF.7)
Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima. (CCSS: F-IF.7a)
Write arithmetic and geometric sequences both recursively and with an explicit formula, use them to model situations, and translate between the two forms. (CCSS: F-BF.2)
Build new functions from existing functions. (CCSS: F-BF)
Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for specific values of k, 9 and find the value of k given the graphs.10 (CCSS: F-BF.3)
Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the graph using technology.
Find inverse functions.11 (CCSS: F-BF.4)
Extend the domain of trigonometric functions using the unit circle. (CCSS: F-TF)
Use radian measure of an angle as the length of the arc on the unit circle subtended by the angle. (CCSS: F-TF.1)
Explain how the unit circle in the coordinate plane enables the extension of trigonometric functions to all real numbers, interpreted as radian measures of angles traversed counterclockwise around the unit circle. (CCSS: F-TF.2)
Inquiry Questions:
Why are relations and functions represented in multiple ways?
How can a table, graph, and function notation be used to explain how one function family is different from and/or similar to another?
What is an inverse?
How is "inverse function" most likely related to addition and subtraction being inverse operations and to multiplication and division being inverse operations?
How are patterns and functions similar and different?
How could you visualize a function with four variables, such as \(x^2 + y^2 +z^2 +w^2 =1\)?
Why couldn't people build skyscrapers without using functions?
How do symbolic transformations affect an equation, inequality, or expression?
Relevance & Application:
Knowledge of how to interpret rate of change of a function allows investigation of rate of return and time on the value of investments. (PFL)
Comprehension of rate of change of a function is important preparation for the study of calculus.
The ability to analyze a function for the intercepts, asymptotes, domain, range, and local and global behavior provides insights into the situations modeled by the function. For example, epidemiologists could compare the rate of flu infection among people who received flu shots to the rate of flu infection among people who did not receive a flu shot to gain insight into the effectiveness of the flu shot.
The exploration of multiple representations of functions develops a deeper understanding of the relationship between the variables in the function.
The understanding of the relationship between variables in a function allows people to use functions to model relationships in the real world such as compound interest, population growth and decay, projectile motion, or payment plans.
Comprehension of slope, intercepts, and common forms of linear equations allows easy retrieval of information from linear models such as rate of growth or decrease, an initial charge for services, speed of an object, or the beginning balance of an account.
Understanding sequences is important preparation for calculus. Sequences can be used to represent functions including \(e^x\), \(e^{x^2}\), sin x, and cos x.
Nature Of:
Mathematicians use multiple representations of functions to explore the properties of functions and the properties of families of functions.
Mathematicians model with mathematics. (MP)
Mathematicians use appropriate tools strategically. (MP)
Mathematicians look for and make use of structure. (MP)
1 If f is a function and x is an element of its domain, then f(x) denotes the output of f corresponding to the input x. The graph of f is the graph of the equation y = f(x). (CCSS: F-IF.1)
3 Key features include: intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or negative; relative maximums and minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity. (CCSS: F-IF.4)
4 For example, if the function h(n) gives the number of person-hours it takes to assemble n engines in a factory, then the positive integers would be an appropriate domain for the function. (CCSS: F-IF.5)
7 For example, given a graph of one quadratic function and an algebraic expression for another, say which has the larger maximum. (CCSS: F-IF.9)
8 For example, build a function that models the temperature of a cooling body by adding a constant function to a decaying exponential, and relate these functions to the model. (CCSS: F-BF.1b)
9 both positive and negative. (CCSS: F-BF.3)
10 Include recognizing even and odd functions from their graphs and algebraic expressions for them. (CCSS: F-BF.3)
11 Solve an equation of the form f(x) = c for a simple function f that has an inverse and write an expression for the inverse. For example, f(x) =2 \(x^3\) or f(x) = (x+1)/(x–1) for x \(\neq\) 1. (CCSS: F-BF.4a)
Identify situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per unit interval relative to another. (CCSS: F-LE.1b)
Identify situations in which a quantity grows or decays by a constant percent rate per unit interval relative to another. (CCSS: F-LE.1c)
Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two input-output pairs.12 (CCSS: F-LE.2)
Use graphs and tables to describe that a quantity increasing exponentially eventually exceeds a quantity increasing linearly, quadratically, or (more generally) as a polynomial function. (CCSS: F-LE.3)
For exponential models, express as a logarithm the solution to \(ab^{ct} = d\) where a, c, and d are numbers and the base b is 2, 10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology. (CCSS: F-LE.4)
Interpret expressions for function in terms of the situation they model. (CCSS: F-LE)
Interpret the parameters in a linear or exponential function in terms of a context. (CCSS: F-LE.5)
Which financial applications can be modeled with exponential functions? Linear functions? (PFL)
What elementary function or functions best represent a given scatter plot of two-variable data?
How much would today's purchase cost tomorrow? (PFL)
Relevance & Application:
The understanding of the qualitative behavior of functions allows interpretation of the qualitative behavior of systems modeled by functions such as time-distance, population growth, decay, heat transfer, and temperature of the ocean versus depth.
The knowledge of how functions model real-world phenomena allows exploration and improved understanding of complex systems such as how population growth may affect the environment , how interest rates or inflation affect a personal budget, how stopping distance is related to reaction time and velocity, and how volume and temperature of a gas are related.
Biologists use polynomial curves to model the shapes of jaw bone fossils. They analyze the polynomials to find potential evolutionary relationships among the species.
Physicists use basic linear and quadratic functions to model the motion of projectiles.
Nature Of:
Mathematicians use their knowledge of functions to create accurate models of complex systems.
Mathematicians use models to better understand systems and make predictions about future systemic behavior.
Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression.* (CCSS: A-SSE.3)
Factor a quadratic expression to reveal the zeros of the function it defines. (CCSS: A-SSE.3a)
Complete the square in a quadratic expression to reveal the maximum or minimum value of the function it defines. (CCSS: A-SSE.3b)
Use the properties of exponents to transform expressions for exponential functions.15 (CCSS: A-SSE.3c)
Derive the formula for the sum of a finite geometric series (when the common ratio is not 1), and use the formula to solve problems. * (CCSS: A-SSE.4)
Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials. (CCSS: A-APR)
Explain that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers, namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials. (CCSS: A-APR.1)
Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials. (CCSS: A-APR)
State and apply the Remainder Theorem.17 (CCSS: A-APR.2)
Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available, and use the zeros to construct a rough graph of the function defined by the polynomial. (CCSS: A-APR.3)
Use polynomial identities to solve problems. (CCSS: A-APR)
Prove polynomial identities18 and use them to describe numerical relationships. (CCSS: A-APR.4)
The ancient Greeks multiplied binomials and found the roots of quadratic equations without algebraic notation. How can this be done?
Relevance & Application:
The simplification of algebraic expressions and solving equations are tools used to solve problems in science. Scientists represent relationships between variables by developing a formula and using values obtained from experimental measurements and algebraic manipulation to determine values of quantities that are difficult or impossible to measure directly such as acceleration due to gravity, speed of light, and mass of the earth.
The manipulation of expressions and solving formulas are techniques used to solve problems in geometry such as finding the area of a circle, determining the volume of a sphere, calculating the surface area of a prism, and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.
Nature Of:
Mathematicians abstract a problem by representing it as an equation. They travel between the concrete problem and the abstraction to gain insights and find solutions.
Mathematicians look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. (MP)
13 For example, interpret \(P(1+r)^n\) as the product of P and a factor not depending on P. (CCSS: A-SSE.1b)
14 For example, see \(x^4 - y^4\) as \((x^2)^2 – (y^2)^2\), thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that can be factored as \((x^2 – y^2)(x^2 + y^2)\). (CCSS: A-SSE.2)
15 For example the expression \(1.15^t\) can be rewritten as \((1.15^\frac{1}{12})^{12t}\) \(\approx\) \(1.012^{12t}\) to reveal the approximate equivalent monthly interest rate if the annual rate is 15%. (CCSS: A-SSE.3c)
16 For example, calculate mortgage payments. (CCSS: A-SSE.4)
17 (CCSS: A-APR.2)
19 write \(\frac{a(x)}{b(x)}\) in the form \(q(x) + \frac{r(x)}{b(x)}\ (CCSS: A-APR.6)
Create equations and inequalities20 in one variable and use them to solve problems. (CCSS: A-CED.1)
Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships between quantities and graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales. (CCSS: A-CED.2)
Represent constraints by equations or inequalities, and by systems of equations and/or inequalities, and interpret solutions as viable or nonviable options in a modeling context.21 (CCSS: A-CED.3)
Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest, using the same reasoning as in solving equations.22 (CCSS: A-CED.4)
Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning. (CCSS: A-REI)
Explain each step in solving a simple equation as following from the equality of numbers asserted at the previous step, starting from the assumption that the original equation has a solution. (CCSS: A-REI.1)
Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise. (CCSS: A-REI.2)
Solve equations and inequalities in one variable. (CCSS: A-REI)
Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters. (CCSS: A-REI.3)
Solve quadratic equations in one variable. (CCSS: A-REI.4)
Use the method of completing the square to transform any quadratic equation in x into an equation of the form \((x – p)^2 = q\) that has the same solutions. Derive the quadratic formula from this form. (CCSS: A-REI.4a)
Solve quadratic equations23 by inspection, taking square roots, completing the square, the quadratic formula and factoring, as appropriate to the initial form of the equation. (CCSS: A-REI.4b)
Recognize when the quadratic formula gives complex solutions and write them as a ± bi for real numbers a and b. (CCSS: A-REI.4b)
Solve systems of equations. (CCSS: A-REI)
Prove that, given a system of two equations in two variables, replacing one equation by the sum of that equation and a multiple of the other produces a system with the same solutions. (CCSS: A-REI.5)
Solve systems of linear equations exactly and approximately,24 focusing on pairs of linear equations in two variables. (CCSS: A-REI.6)
Solve a simple system consisting of a linear equation and a quadratic equation in two variables algebraically and graphically.25 (CCSS: A-REI.7)
Explain that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all its solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve.26 (CCSS: A-REI.10)
Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the equations y = f(x) and y = g(x) intersect are the solutions of the equation f(x) = g(x);27 find the solutions approximately.28 * (CCSS: A-REI.11) (CCSS: A-REI.12)
Inquiry Questions:
What are some similarities in solving all types of equations?
Why do different types of equations require different types of solution processes?
Can computers solve algebraic problems that people cannot solve? Why?
How are order of operations and operational relationships important when solving multivariable equations?
Relevance & Application:
Linear programming allows representation of the constraints in a real-world situation identification of a feasible region and determination of the maximum or minimum value such as to optimize profit, or to minimize expense.
Effective use of graphing technology helps to find solutions to equations or systems of equations.
Nature Of:
Mathematics involves visualization.
Mathematicians use tools to create visual representations of problems and ideas that reveal relationships and meaning.
Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable. (CCSS: S-ID)
Represent data with plots on the real number line (dot plots, histograms, and box plots). (CCSS: S-ID.1)
Use statistics appropriate to the shape of the data distribution to compare center (median, mean) and spread (interquartile range, standard deviation) of two or more different data sets. (CCSS: S-ID.2)
Interpret differences in shape, center, and spread in the context of the data sets, accounting for possible effects of extreme data points (outliers). (CCSS: S-ID.3)
Use the mean and standard deviation of a data set to fit it to a normal distribution and to estimate population percentages and identify data sets for which such a procedure is not appropriate. (CCSS: S-ID.4)
Use calculators, spreadsheets, and tables to estimate areas under the normal curve. (CCSS: S-ID.4)
Summarize, represent, and interpret data on two categorical and quantitative variables. (CCSS: S-ID)
Summarize categorical data for two categories in two-way frequency tables. Interpret relative frequencies in the context of the data1 (including joint, marginal, and conditional relative frequencies). Recognize possible associations and trends in the data. (CCSS: S-ID.5)
Represent data on two quantitative variables on a scatter plot, and describe how the variables are related. (CCSS: S-ID.6)
Fit a function to the data; use functions fitted to data to solve problems in the context of the data. Use given functions or choose a function suggested by the context. Emphasize linear, quadratic, and exponential models. (CCSS: S-ID.6a)
Informally assess the fit of a function by plotting and analyzing residuals. (CCSS: S-ID.6b)
Fit a linear function for a scatter plot that suggests a linear association. (CCSS: S-ID.6c)
Interpret linear models. (CCSS: S-ID)
Interpret the slope2 and the intercept3 of a linear model in the context of the data. (CCSS: S-ID.7)
Using technology, compute and interpret the correlation coefficient of a linear fit. (CCSS: S-ID.8)
Distinguish between correlation and causation. (CCSS: S-ID.9)
Inquiry Questions:
What makes data meaningful or actionable?
Why should attention be paid to an unexpected outcome?
How can summary statistics or data displays be accurate but misleading?
Relevance & Application:
Facility with data organization, summary, and display allows the sharing of data efficiently and collaboratively to answer important questions such as is the climate changing, how do people think about ballot initiatives in the next election, or is there a connection between cancers in a community?
Nature Of:
Mathematicians create visual and numerical representations of data to reveal relationships and meaning hidden in the raw data.
4 e.g., using simulation. (CCSS: S-IC.2) For example, a model says a spinning coin falls heads up with probability 0.5. Would a result of 5 tails in a row cause you to question the model? (CCSS: S-IC.2)
3. Probability models outcomes for situations in which there is inherent randomness
Evidence Outcomes
21st Century Skill and Readiness Competencies
Students Can:
Understand independence and conditional probability and use them to interpret data. (CCSS: S-CP)
Describe events as subsets of a sample space5 using characteristics (or categories) of the outcomes, or as unions, intersections, or complements of other events.6 (CCSS: S-CP.1)
Explain that two events A and B are independent if the probability of A and B occurring together is the product of their probabilities, and use this characterization to determine if they are independent. (CCSS: S-CP.2)
Using the conditional probability of A given B as P(A and B)/P(B), interpret the independence of A and B as saying that the conditional probability of A given B is the same as the probability of A, and the conditional probability of B given A is the same as the probability of B. (CCSS: S-CP.3)
Construct and interpret two-way frequency tables of data when two categories are associated with each object being classified. Use the two-way table as a sample space to decide if events are independent and to approximate conditional probabilities.7 (CCSS: S-CP.4)
Recognize and explain the concepts of conditional probability and independence in everyday language and everyday situations.8 (CCSS: S-CP.5)
Use the rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events in a uniform probability model. (CCSS: S-CP)
Find the conditional probability of A given B as the fraction of B's outcomes that also belong to A, and interpret the answer in terms of the model. (CCSS: S-CP.6)
Apply the Addition Rule, P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B), and interpret the answer in terms of the model. (CCSS: S-CP.7)
Analyze the cost of insurance as a method to offset the risk of a situation. (PFL)
Inquiry Questions:
Can probability be used to model all types of uncertain situations? For example, can the probability that the 50th president of the United States will be female be determined?
How and why are simulations used to determine probability when the theoretical probability is unknown?
How does probability relate to obtaining insurance? (PFL)
Relevance & Application:
Comprehension of probability allows informed decision-making, such as whether the cost of insurance is less than the expected cost of illness, when the deductible on car insurance is optimal, whether gambling pays in the long run, or whether an extended warranty justifies the cost. (PFL)
Probability is used in a wide variety of disciplines including physics, biology, engineering, finance, and law. For example, employment discrimination cases often present probability calculations to support a claim.
Nature Of:
Some work in mathematics is much like a game. Mathematicians choose an interesting set of rules and then play according to those rules to see what can happen.
7 (CCSS: S-CP.4)
8 For example, compare the chance of having lung cancer if you are a smoker with the chance of being a smoker if you have lung cancer. (CCSS: S-CP.5)
1. Objects in the plane can be transformed, and those transformations can be described and analyzed mathematically
Evidence Outcomes
21st Century Skill and Readiness Competencies
Students Can:
Experiment with transformations in the plane. (CCSS: G-CO)
State precise definitions of angle, circle, perpendicular line, parallel line, and line segment, based on the undefined notions of point, line, distance along a line, and distance around a circular arc. (CCSS: G-CO.1)
Given a geometric figure and a rotation, reflection, or translation, draw the transformed figure using appropriate tools.3 (CCSS: G-CO.5)
Specify a sequence of transformations that will carry a given figure onto another. (CCSS: G-CO.5)
Understand congruence in terms of rigid motions. (CCSS: G-CO)
Use geometric descriptions of rigid motions to transform figures and to predict the effect of a given rigid motion on a given figure. (CCSS: G-CO.6)
Given two figures, use the definition of congruence in terms of rigid motions to decide if they are congruent. (CCSS: G-CO.6)
Use the definition of congruence in terms of rigid motions to show that two triangles are congruent if and only if corresponding pairs of sides and corresponding pairs of angles are congruent. (CCSS: G-CO.7)
Explain how the criteria for triangle congruence (ASA, SAS, and SSS) follow from the definition of congruence in terms of rigid motions. (CCSS: G-CO.8)
Prove geometric theorems. (CCSS: G-CO)
Prove theorems about lines and angles.4 (CCSS: G-CO.9)
Prove theorems about triangles.5 (CCSS: G-CO.10)
Prove theorems about parallelograms.6 (CCSS: G-CO.11)
Make geometric constructions. (CCSS: G-CO)
Make formal geometric constructions7 with a variety of tools and methods.8 (CCSS: G-CO.12)
Construct an equilateral triangle, a square, and a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle. (CCSS: G-CO.13)
Inquiry Questions:
What happens to the coordinates of the vertices of shapes when different transformations are applied in the plane?
How would the idea of congruency be used outside of mathematics?
What does it mean for two things to be the same? Are there different degrees of "sameness?"
What makes a good definition of a shape?
Relevance & Application:
Comprehension of transformations aids with innovation and creation in the areas of computer graphics and animation.
Nature Of:
Geometry involves the investigation of invariants. Geometers examine how some things stay the same while other parts change to analyze situations and solve problems.
Verify experimentally the properties of dilations given by a center and a scale factor. (CCSS: G-SRT.1)
Show that a dilation takes a line not passing through the center of the dilation to a parallel line, and leaves a line passing through the center unchanged. (CCSS: G-SRT.1a)
Show that the dilation of a line segment is longer or shorter in the ratio given by the scale factor. (CCSS: G-SRT.1b)
Given two figures, use the definition of similarity in terms of similarity transformations to decide if they are similar. (CCSS: G-SRT.2)
Explain using similarity transformations the meaning of similarity for triangles as the equality of all corresponding pairs of angles and the proportionality of all corresponding pairs of sides. (CCSS: G-SRT.2)
Use the properties of similarity transformations to establish the AA criterion for two triangles to be similar. (CCSS: G-SRT.3)
Prove theorems involving similarity. (CCSS: G-SRT)
Prove theorems about triangles.9 (CCSS: G-SRT.4)
Prove that all circles are similar. (CCSS: G-C.1)
Use congruence and similarity criteria for triangles to solve problems and to prove relationships in geometric figures. (CCSS: G-SRT.5)
Construct the inscribed and circumscribed circles of a triangle. (CCSS: G-C.3)
Prove properties of angles for a quadrilateral inscribed in a circle. (CCSS: G-C.3)
Find arc lengths and areas of sectors of circles. (CCSS: G-C)
Derive using similarity the fact that the length of the arc intercepted by an angle is proportional to the radius, and define the radian measure of the angle as the constant of proportionality. (CCSS: G-C.5)
Derive the formula for the area of a sector. (CCSS: G-C.5)
Inquiry Questions:
How can you determine the measure of something that you cannot measure physically?
How is a corner square made?
How are mathematical triangles different from triangles in the physical world? How are they the same?
Do perfect circles naturally occur in the physical world?
Relevance & Application:
Analyzing geometric models helps one understand complex physical systems. For example, modeling Earth as a sphere allows us to calculate measures such as diameter, circumference, and surface area. We can also model the solar system, galaxies, molecules, atoms, and subatomic particles.
Nature Of:
Geometry involves the generalization of ideas. Geometers seek to understand and describe what is true about all cases related to geometric phenomena.
9 Theorems include: a line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two proportionally, and conversely; the Pythagorean Theorem proved using triangle similarity. (CCSS: G-SRT.4)
10 Include the relationship between central, inscribed, and circumscribed angles; inscribed angles on a diameter are right angles; the radius of a circle is perpendicular to the tangent where the radius intersects the circle. (CCSS: G-C.2)
Prove the slope criteria for parallel and perpendicular lines and use them to solve geometric problems.12 (CCSS: G-GPE.5)
Find the point on a directed line segment between two given points that partitions the segment in a given ratio. (CCSS: G-GPE.6)
Use coordinates and the distance formula to compute perimeters of polygons and areas of triangles and rectangles.* (CCSS: G-GPE.7)
Inquiry Questions:
What does it mean for two lines to be parallel?
What happens to the coordinates of the vertices of shapes when different transformations are applied in the plane?
Relevance & Application:
Knowledge of right triangle trigonometry allows modeling and application of angle and distance relationships such as surveying land boundaries, shadow problems, angles in a truss, and the design of structures.
Nature Of:
Geometry involves the investigation of invariants. Geometers examine how some things stay the same while other parts change to analyze situations and solve problems.
Mathematicians make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. (MP)
11 For example, prove or disprove that a figure defined by four given points in the coordinate plane is a rectangle; prove or disprove that the point (1, \(\sqrt{3}\)) lies on the circle centered at the origin and containing the point (0, 2). (CCSS: G-GPE.4)
12 e.g., find the equation of a line parallel or perpendicular to a given line that passes through a given point. (CCSS: G-GPE.5)
How might surface area and volume be used to explain biological differences in animals?
How is the area of an irregular shape measured?
How can surface area be minimized while maximizing volume?
Relevance & Application:
Understanding areas and volume enables design and building. For example, a container that maximizes volume and minimizes surface area will reduce costs and increase efficiency. Understanding area helps to decorate a room, or create a blueprint for a new buildingUse geometric shapes, their measures, and their properties to describe objects.14 * (CCSS: G-MG.1)
Apply concepts of density based on area and volume in modeling situations.15 * (CCSS: G-MG.2)
Apply geometric methods to solve design problems.16 * (CCSS: G-MG.3)
Inquiry Questions:
How are mathematical objects different from the physical objects they model?
What makes a good geometric model of a physical object or situation?
How are mathematical triangles different from built triangles in the physical world? How are they the same?
Relevance & Application:
Geometry is used to create simplified models of complex physical systems. Analyzing the model helps to understand the system and is used for such applications as creating a floor plan for a house, or creating a schematic diagram for an electrical systemMathematicians reason abstractly and quantitatively. (MP)
Mathematicians look for and make use of structure. (MP)
14 e.g., modeling a tree trunk or a human torso as a cylinder. (CCSS: G-MG.1)
15 e.g., persons per square mile, BTUs per cubic foot. (CCSS: G-MG.2)
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68.
Lessons in Experimental and Practical Geometry. 48. Part II.
Practical
Geometry. Lines and Angles.A SCHOOL GEOMETRY. 6d. Parts III. 6d.. 8d.-VI. 6d. Key. in one volume. Key..A.
Parts
IV.. 2s.—Separately. 8s. Part I. in one volume.
28. 6d. 85-87. 6d. In one volume. IV. S.. in one volume. M. Parts I.—Circles. Crown 8vo. 28.
Based on the recommendations of the Mathematical Association. 6d.
Ss.
Key. Ss. and IV.
A School Geometry. 1-34. Parts I. 6d. Containing th« substance of Buclld Book III. in one volume.— Separately. Parts IV. Geometrical equivalents of
of Euclid
Certain
Algebraical
Formulae. together with Theorems relating to the Surfaces and Volumes of
the simpler Solid Figures. Is. in one volume. 6d. Part III. 6. Is. and Book III. 1-21. Parts I. and F. V. and VI.—Containing the substance of EucUd Book VI. 6d. By H. Part VI. and II. Parts I.
. IL. 2s. and part of Book IV. 8s. M.-IV. v. in one volume.-V. and V. and III.
and VI. 6d.
Is. and on the recent report of the Cambridge Syndicate on Geometry. Key to Parts V.
Areas of Hectiliueal Figures.
Containing the substance of
Euclid Book II. 6d. Parts IIL. Crown 8vo.
I.A.—Containing the substance of Euclid Book XI. Hall.
Containing the aubstauoe
Book I. Part I. Is.
With Lessons
Crown
and
in
svo. Rectilineal Fig:ure8. Parts
Experimental
28. Stevens.
Is.
Part
II. 6d. in one volume. H. 6d.
Parts I.
and
II..
4s.—Squares and Rectangles. Is. Is.1. Part IV. Part v..
BY
H. M.A
SCHOOL GEOMETRY
PARTS
III.
AND
IV.
STEVENS.
H. M.
S.
MACMILLAN AND
.A.)
and
III.
CO.
II.
AND
F.ST.
HALL.
(Containing the substance of Euclid Books and part of Book IV..
LIMITED
MARTIN'S STREET.A. LONDON
1917
.
now
mental and Practical Geometry.G. and experimental course is provided side by side with the usual
of
Triangles
deductive exercises. are care-
fully specified.
These.
The principles which governed these proposals have been confirmed by the issue of revised schedules for all the more important Examinations.
Easy Exercises
. a graphical easiest types.S.
furnished by our Lessons in Experi-
Such an introductory course
H.
Drawing
.
*
and referred
to the
is
Axioms on which they depend. Concurrently. Perpendiculars.PREFACE. of Hypothetical
Constructions. before being employed in the text. intended
be studied pari passu. as far as it goes. I.
(ii)
Theorems and Problems are arranged
to. -TV. These problems should be accompanied by informal explanation.
h
. and the results verified by measurement.
and Parallels Use of Set Squares The Construction and Quadrilaterals.
This arrangement
is
made
possible
by the
now
generally sanctioned. 1-34]. there should be a series of exercises in Drawing and Measurement designed to lead inductively to the more important Theorems of Part I.
III. It is enough to
note the following points
(i)
:
We
agree that a pupil should gain his
first
geometrical ideas
from a short preliminary course
character. we may point out that our book. and from the first is illustrated by numerical and graphical examples of the Thus.
use. is complete in itself.
The
present work provides a course of Elementary Geometry based on the recommendations of the Mathematical Association and on the schedule recently proposed and adopted at Cambridge.
in separate but parallel
courses.
.
. throughout the whole work.
consist of
of a practical
A
suitable introduction to
in
and experimental the present book would
to illustrate the subject
. and they are now so generally accepted by teachers that they need no discussion here.
matter of the Definitions Measurements of Lines and Angles Use of Compasses and Protractor Problems on Bisection. [Euc.* While strongly advocating some such introductory lessons.
the fundamental Theorems on Areas (hardly less than those on Proportion) may thus be reduced in number.
I.
work
is
26 (Theorem
17). may and do derive real intellectual adrantage from lessons in pure deductive reasoning.
Even of the Theorems we have distinguished with
might be omitted or postponed at the discretion of the the formal propositions for which as such— teacher and pupil are held responsible.
Euclid's treatment of Areas
has already been mentioned
in this section of the
the only other important divergence
the position of
16). and a wide Moreover field of graphical and numerical illustration is opened.
(iv)
An attempt
has been made to curtail the excessive body of
of Examinations have hitherto forced as
text which the
demands
"bookwork" on a
an
asterisk)
beginner's memory.
.
As
regards the presentment of the propositions. without special aptitude for mathematical study. and under no necessity for acquiring technical knowledge.
treatment in
i^espect of logical
thus getting rid of the
In subsequent Parts a freer
order has been followed. Nothing has as yet been devised as effective for this purpose as the Euclidean form of proof and in our opinion no excuse is needed for treating the earlier proofs with that fulness which we have always found necessary in our experience as teachers.
which we place after I.
nitudes.
as important a part of a lesson in
Though we have not always followed
tions.
here given a certain number (which
teacher. and brought into line with practical applications.
mind the needs
.
regard to the
subject-matter of Euclid Book
logical sequence.
I. might perhaps be still further limited to those which make the landmarks of Elementary Geo-
And
—
metry. 32 (Theorem tedious and uninstructive Second Case.
apply his knowledge
made
and the working of examples should be Geometry as it is so considered in Arithmetic and Algebra.
stantly kept in
of that large class of students. greatly simplified.
we have
con-
who.
The subject
is
placed on the basis of Commensurable
certain
difficulties
Mag-
which are wholly beyond the grasp of a young learner are postponed.
to preserve the essentials of his
Our departure from
.
Euclid's order of Proposiin
we
think
it
desirable for the present.VI
(iii)
PREFACE..
Time
so gained should be used in getting the pupil to
.
By
this
means.
In the case of a few problems (e. H.
Vll
The examples are numerous and for the most part easy.g.
F.PREFACE.
S.
. A special feature is the large number of examples involving graphical or numerical woik. They have been very carefully arranged.
H. In particular we wish to express our thanks to Mr.
H. Problems 23.
H. Beaven of Clifton College for the valuable assistance they have rendered in reading the proof sheets and checking
the answers to some of the numerical exercises. 29) it has
been thought more instructive to justify the construction by a preliminary analysis than by the usual formal proof. 44) to the rank of exercises. and are distributed throughout the text in immediate connection with the propositions on which they depend. C.
and experimental work such as that leading to the
Theorem of Pythagoras. 28. The answers to these have been printed on perforated pages.
S.
PREFATORY NOTE TO THE SECOND EDITION. STEVENS.
November. Theorem 22 (page 62). C.
HALL.
HALL. Room has thus been found for more numerical and graphical
exercises. H.
March.
F. 1903. STEVENS.
in the shape recommended in the Cambridge Schedule. 22.
H. Euclid I.
We are indebted to several friends for advice and suggestions. 1904.
In the present edition some further steps have been taken towards the curtailment of bookwork by reducing certain less important propositions (e. replaces the equivalent proposition given as Additional Theorem A (page 60) in previous editions. Playne and Mr.g. so that they may easily be removed if it is found that access to numerical results is a source
of temptation in examples involving measurement. 43.
.
that point
is
the centre of the circle. Conversely. it bisects it. III. it cuts the chord at right angles.
Chords.] If a straight line drawn from 31.
148
Theorem
[Euc.
3. Cor.
[E^uc.
circle lies
wholly within
it. III.
150
. Symmetrical Properties of Circles
and First
-
139
141
-
Theorem
[Euc. 2. chords which are equidistant from the centre are equal. III.
PAGE
Definitions
Symmetry.
Cor. Cor.
PAET
The
Circle. Two circles cannot cut one another in more than two points without coinciding entirely. 3.
32.
145 146 147
147
147
Theorem
and only one.] Equal chords of a circle are equidistant from the centre. The straight line which bisects a chord at right angles passes through the centre. 14. 1. the centre of a circle bisects a chord which does not pass through the centre.]
If
circumference. Cor. 2. if it cuts the chord at right angles. A straight line cannot meet a circle at more than
144
145 145
two
points.
34. Conversely. The size and position of a circle are fully determined if it is known to pass through three given points. 1. 9.CONTENTS.
A
chord of a
circle. Cor.
III.
Principles.
One
Hypothetical Construction
Theorem
from a point within a circle more than two equal straight lines can be drawn to the
33. can pass through any three points not in the same straight line.
162
If a pair of opposite angles of a quadrilateral are supplementary. III. the greater is that which subtends the greater angle at the centre. the
greatest is that which passes through the centre.
[Eoc. not 36.]
The angle
in
a semi-circle
is
a
164
is
is
Cor.
40. its vertices are eoncyclic. III. that which is nearer to the centre is greater than one more remote.] In equal circles.
circle is
III. TIT.]
Angles in the same segment of a
160
circle are equal.] If from any internal point. Equal angles standing on the same base. 35. arcs which subtend equal angles.
152
Cor. 31.] Of any two chords of a circle.
40. III.
In equal circles sectors which have equal angles are
.
165
Theorem
42.
Converse of Theorem
163
Theorem
41. and on the same side of it. And of any other two such lines.
156
Angles in a Circle.] The opposite angles of any quadrilateral inscribed in a circle are together equal to two rfght angles. are equal. straight lines are drawn to the circumference of a circle. straight lines are drawn to the circumference of a circle. of
which the given base
is
the chord.
153
Theorem
[Euc. then the greatest is that which passes through the centre. [Euc. right angle. the centre. 21. III. 26. the greater of two chords is nearer to the centre than the less.
equal. have their vertices on
an arc of a
circle. 15. The angle in a segment greater than a semi -circle acute . and the least is the remaining part of that diameter. and the angle in a segment less than a semi-circle
obtuse. 20] The angle at the centre of a double of an angle at the circumference standing on the same arc.
166 166
Cor. 22. III.
154
Theorem
[Euc. And of any other two such lines the greater is that which subtends the greater angle at the centre. Theorem 38. 8. 7.
158
Theorem
39. Conversely.
161
Theorem
[Euc. and the least is that which when produced passes through the centre. either at the centres or at the circum-
ferences.
[Euc.
The
greatest chord in a circle
is
a diameter.] If from any external point 37.
Theorem
[Euc.CONTENTS.
Converse of Theorem 39. III. [Euc.
The radius drawn perpendicular to the tangent
passes tlirough the point of contact. 2.
3.
In equal circles chords which
169
Definitions and First Principles
172
174
Theorem
The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radius drawn to the point of contact.
168
Theorem
Tangency. The perpendicular to a tangent at contact passes through the centre.
44.
touch one another.
Two
tangents can be drawn to a circle from an
external point.
Given a
circle.
[Euc. 27.
The angles made by a tangent with a chord drawn from the point of contact are
[Euc.
circle at
174
its
point of
174
174
176
CoR.
48. III.
To draw a tangent
to a circle from a given ex-
184
Problem
To draw a common tangent
to
two
circles.
xi
Theorem
43. 32. 29. which stand on equal arcs are equal. Cor.
183
21.
a given point on the circumference. the major arc equal to the major arc. One and only one tangent can be drawn to a
46. 1. [Euc.CONTENTS.
20.
183
Problem
22.
Problem
To
bisect a given arc.
to a circle respectively equal to the angles in the alternate segments of the circle.
touch externally the distance beequal to the sum of their radii. III.
Theorem
Cor. either at the centres or at the circumferences.
185
. Geometrical Analysis
182
or an arc of a circle.
176 178 178
178
Theorem
Cor. ternal point. arcs which are cut off by equal chords are equal.
The two tangents to a circle from an external point equal.] In equal circles angles. and the minor to the minor. III.]
180
Problems. III.
are
47.
two
If
two
circles
tween their centres is CoR.] cut off equal arcs are equal.
23.
Theorem
49. the centres and the point of contact are in one straight line. CoR. to find
its
Problem
centre.] In equal circles.
45. 28. and subtend equal angles at the centre.
If
circles
1. 2. If two circles touch internally^ the distance between their centres is equal to the difference of their radii.
167
Theorem
[Euc.
219
[Euc.
PAGE
of Circles
188
190
given straight line to describe a segment of a circle which shall contain an angle equal to a given angle. The Orthocentre of a Triangle
Loci
Simson's Line
.
220
.
-
207
210
212
213 216
The Triangle and its Circles The Nine-Points Circle
PART
Definitions
IV. To draw an escribed circle of a given triangle. To cut off from a given circle a segment containing a given angle.
Geometrical Equivalents of some Algebraical Formulae.
200
Problem
31. and from the point of contact to draw a chord making with the tangent an angle equal to the given angle. one is divided into any number of parts. the rectangle contained by the two lines is equal to the sum of the rectangles contained by the undivided line and the several parts of the
50. To inscribe a circle in a given triangle..
1.
201
Circumference and Area of a Circle
202
Theorems and Examples on Circles and Triangles.
193
194
195
196
197
28. 27.
29. it is enough to draw a tangent to the circle..
To circumscribe a circle about a given triangle. II.
About a given
equiangular to a
circle to circumscribe given triangle.
Circles in Relation to Rectilineal Figures.
a triangle
about a
Problem
given
30.]
Theorem
If of two straight lines.
To draw a circle (i)
about a regular polygon.
191
Definitions
192
Problem Problem Problem Problem
Problem
25.. In a given circle to inscribe a triangle equiangular to a given triangle.
divided
line.
Cor.XU
The Construction Problem 24.
To draw
a regular polygon
in
(ii)
(i)
in
(ii)
circle.
26. On a
CONTENTS.
II. II.
225
54.
point within are equal.
229
Rectangles in connection with Circles. 5 and 6.] In every triangle the square on the side subtending an acute angle is equal to the sum of the squares on the sides containing that angle diminished by twice the rectangle contained by one of those sides and the projection of the other side upon it.
56.
[Euc. 2 and 3. and if the rectangle contained by the
59.
226
Theorem
227
Theorem
In any triangle the sum of the squares on two sides is equal to twice the square on half the third side together with twice the square on the median which bisects the third side. and the other meets it .
233
Theorem
[Euc.
58.
[Euc. the square on the given line is equal to the sum of the squares on the two segments together with twice the rectangle contained by the segments.
7. the square on the side subtending the obtuse angle is equal to the sum of the squares on the sides containing the obtuse angle together with twice the rectangle contained by one of those sides and the projection of the other side upon it. II.] If two chords of a circle cut at a it.
[Euc. III.
222
Theorem
divided externally at any point.
52.] If a straight line is divided internally at any point. III. II. 37.]
221
Theorem
[Euc.
Theorem
[Euc. 36.
55. when produced. 12. [Euc.
a straight
and
also divided (inter-
nally or externally) into two unequal segments.] In an obtuse-angled triangle. 35. the rectangle contained by these segments is equal to the difference of the squares on half the line and on the line between the points of
section. III.
224
CoR.
. the rectangles contained by their segments are equal.
Theorem
57.J If from a point outside a circle two straight lines are drawn. the rectangles contained by their segments
232
Theorem
[Euc.
sum and
If
difference.
Xlll
PAGE
Corollaries.] If two chords of a circle. cut at a point outside it.
line is bisected. 4.
51. II. 13. the square on the given line is equal to the sum of the squares on the two segments diminislied by twice the rectangle contained by the segments. one of which cuts the circle.CONTENTS. And each rectangle is equal to the square on the tangent from the point of intersection.]
If a straight line
is
223
Theorem
their
[Euc.] The difference of the squares on two straight lines is equal to the rectangle contained by
53. II.
line
which cuts the
circle
234
Problems.
-
To draw an
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Answers to Numerical
Exercises.
34.
.
Problem
32.
238
Problem
divide a given straight line so that the rectangle contained by the whole and one part may be equal to the square on the other part. then the line which meets the circle is a tangent to it.
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whole
and the part of it outside the circle is equal to the square on the line which meets the circle.
To
240
Problem
isosceles triangle having each of the angles at the base double of the vertical angle.
To draw a square equal
in area to a given
rectangle.XIV
CONTENTS.
33.
4.
Definitions and First Principles. it is often used however for the circumference itself when no confusion is likely to arise.
CIRCLE.
2. radius of a circle is a straight line drawn from the It follows that all radii of a centre to the circumference.
that have the
same centre are said to be
.
1. Circles concentric.
A circle
is
by a point which moves so that fixed point is always the same.
Note. circle are equal.
A
3. semi-circle is the figure bounded by a diameter of a circle and the part of the circumference cut off by the diameter. According to this definition the term circle strictly applies to the Jigure contained by the circumference .
and the bounding
line
called the circumference. diameter of a circle is a straight line drawn through the centre and terminated both ways by the circumference.
a
circle into
5.
A
A
two
It will be proved on page 142 that a diameter divides identically equal parts.PART
THE
III.
a plane figure contained by a line traced out its distance from a certain
The
is
fixed point
is
called the centre.
the greater is called the major Thus the major arc.
Note. and the less the minor arc.
these definitions
From
(i)
we draw
the following inferences
circle is a closed curve.
A
its
(iv) Circles of equal radii are identically equal. and the minor arc leas than the semicircuraference.:
140
GEOMETRY.
(v) Concentric circles of unequal radii cannot intersect.
(ii)
is
(iii) point is outside or inside a circle according as distance from the centre is greater or less than the radius. divides the circumference into two unequal arcs .
A
chord of a
circle is
a straight line joining any two
points on the circumference.
The major and minor arcs. are said to be conjugate to one another. into which a circumference is divided by a chord. this line if produced will cross the circumference at a second point.
(vi) If the circumferences of two circles have a common point they cannot have the same centre.
. so that if the circumference crossed by a straight line.
An
arc of a circle
is
any part
of the circumference.
is
A
The distance of a point from the centre of a circle greater or less than the radius according as the point is without or within the circumference. for the distance from the centre of every point on the smaller circle is less than the radius of the larger. unless they coincide
altogether.
6. of these. which does not pass through the centre. From these definitions it may be seen that a chord of a circle.
7. arc is greater. For by superposition of one centre on the other the circumferences must coincide at every point.
it is clear that the two parts of the figure must have the same size and shape.
That this may be possible.SYMMETRY OF A CIRCLK
Symmetry.
Then if the figure is folded about AB.
Some elementary
Definition 1. and
MP=IVIQ. and must be similarly placed with
regard to the axis. for the z. 14. the parts of the figure on each side of it can be brought into coincidence.
Let AB be a straight
line
and P a point
From P draw PM
perp.
Note.AMP = the Z. the point P may be made to coincide with Q.
and produce
it to
Q.
2. on being folded about that line. page 91. For convenience the definition given on page 21 is here repeated.
line
The
straight line
is
called
an axis of symmetry.
A point and its image are equidistant from every point on See Prob.
the axis. A figure is said to be sjrmmetrical about a when.
.
making
MQ
equal to PM. and each point is said to be the image of the other in the axis. to AB.AMQ.
141
properties of circles are easily proved by considerations of symmetry.
Definition
outside
it.
The points P and Q are said to be symmetrically opposite with regard to the axis AB.
conversely.
also passes through
Q
are symmetrically opposite with
Hence. ference on each side of
.
with the l
and the l
. symmetrically opposite point with regard
to
any diameter. since P falls on Q.AOQ.-.
Thus every point
APB must
point in the arc AQB .
MP=MQ.
Let
APBQ
be a circle of which
. If PQ is drawn cutting AB at M.
The
straight line passing through the centres
of
two
circles is called the line of centres.
that
is. symmetrical about the diameter AB. if a
it
tlie
circle passes through a given point P.
may
be made to
And
thus P will coincide with Q. since
in the arc
OP = OQ.
It is required to prove that the cirde is symmetrical about AB. .*.
AOQ
Let OP and OQ be two on opposite sides of OA. being adjacent.-. since the z.•.
radii
making any equal
Then
fall
if the figure is folded about AB.
.
Definition. then on folding the figure about AB.
.142
geometry.
L'AOP.0 is
the centre. OP along OQ.
I.
these angles.
Some Symmetrical Properties of Circles.
Corollary.
the points P and regard to AB. and
AB any
diameter.
OMP
will coincide
OMQ. are
rt.
l*.
Proof.
A
circle is
symmetrical about any diameter.
coincide with some the two parts of the circum-
the circle
is
AB can be made to coincide.AOP = the Z. MP will coincide with MQ.
so that
Then P and Q are symmetrically opposite points with regard to the line of centres OO'
also
since P is on the O*^ of both circles.
II.
circles
cut at one point.
they
must
also cut at
a
second point
and
the
common chord
is bisected at right
angles hy
the line of centres. by construction.
perp. to 00'. and through O.
SYMMETRICAL PROPERTIES..] And. the common chord PQ is bisected at right angles by 00'. O' be the centres of two circles. the line of centres divides each circle symmetrically. line
Then AB and
diameters and therefore axes of symmetry of their respective circles. Cor.
~A
o
7B
^V
o'
7b^
Let O. B'. That is.
143
Tvx) circles are divided symmetrically hy their line of centres. it follows that Q is on the O"^ of both. B and A'.
A'B' are
let the st.-. [I. O' cut at the point P. and produce it to Q.
.
If two
.
Let the
circles
Draw PR RQ=RP.
111. O' cut the O"*-" at A.
.
whose centres are O.
D.
OD
is
perp.
Let
OD
be perp.
[Euclid III.
Let ABC be a circle whose centre is O . BDO and these are adjacent angles. and OA = OB.
144
GEOMETRY.
{AD =
. OB.
to
AB.
It is required to prove that
OD
bisect
OD
is
perp. because the hypotenuse OA = the hypotenuse OB.
.E.
Q. BDO.
Conversely.
Proof. being
the A ADO = the z.]
If a straight line dravm from the centre of a circle bisects a chord which does not pass through the centre. to AB.
.D.
common DA = DB.
Them-.
•
.-. 3.
-j
iand
OD
that
is.E.
Join OA. 7.
Thear.
.
Corwersely. 18.
It is required to p'ove that
OD
bisects
AB.
. it cuts the chord at
right angles. if
it
cuts the cltord at right angles. ODB are right angles..D.
Proof.
rthe L' ODA.
Then
in the A'
ADO.
In the A'ODA.
it bisects it.
Theorem
31. by hypothesis. ODB. and let a chord AB which does not pass through the centre. OD bisects AB at
is
.
ON CHORDS.
Q.
radii of the circle
OD is common.-.
BD. to the chord AB.
straight line cannot meet
a
circle at
more
For suppose a whose centre A and B. Calculate and measure the distance of each from the centre.
{Numerical and Graphical. Verify the result graphically by drawing a figure in which 1 cm.
A
C
B
D
AC
the circle were to cut AB in a third point D. to AB.
circle
whose centre
is
O and whose
find the area of the triangle
CAB
in square inches. and place in it a chord Calculate to the nearest millimetre the distance of the chord from the centre .)
1.
6"0 cm.
2.
circle
line
meets
a
O
is
O
at the points
Draw OC perp. ThenAC = CB.
EXERCISES.
In the figure of Theorem 31.
146
bisects
The
straight
line
which
a chord at
right angles passes through the centre. which is impossible. to pass through P and Q.
2. Draw a circle with radius I 'T 7. 3.
from the centre of a
In a circle of 1" radius draw two chords I '6" and 1 "2" in length.
Q
.
Draw a
circle
Find the distance from the centre of a chord 5 ft.
if
Now
Corollary
3.
OB.CHORD PROPERTIES. if AB = 8 cm.
Calculate the length of a chord which stands at a distance 5" circle whose radius is 13". and verify your result by measurement.
5.
Corollary
1.. in length.
in a circle
6.
Two points P and are 3" apart. and 0D=3 cm. in length whose diameter is 2 yds.
Corollary
than two points. and verify your result by measurement. and verify by measurement.
whose diameter is 8 "0 cm.
A
st.
4. would also be equal to CD.
A
chord of a
circle lies
wholly within
it. find Draw the figure. 2 in.
AB
radius
is is 1 "3"
a chord 2-4" long in a
. Calculate the distance of its centre from the chord PQ. 10 in.. represents 10".
B. can pass through A.
st.
C be
three points not in the same straight line.-.
Let
A. B.
through the three given points.
. B. and C and there is no other point equidistant from A.
Proof. and only one.
One circhf and only one.
O.
q.
EG is equidistant from B and C.
every point on DF
is
equidistant from A and B. . and C.e. Let DF and EG meet in O.
DF and
Because DF bisects AB at right angles.
Similarly every point on
. Join AB.
Frob. 14.
lines
Then since AB and BC are not in the same EG are not par'.a circle having its centre at O and radius OA will pass through B and C and this is the only circle which will pass
.
It is required to prove that one circle. BC.146
GEOMETRY.d.
. EG.
Let AB and BC be bisected at right angles by the
DF.
Theorem
32. line.•. and C. is equidistant
from
A.-. B. the only point
. can pass through any three points not in the same straight line. common to DF and EG.
The size and position of a circle are fully determined if it is krunun to pass through three given points . D and 2. Two circles cannot cut one another in rrwre than tivo points without coinciding entirely .
Find
the locus of the centres of all circles
which pass through two
given points. Two circles.
are in the same straight line.
circle
that loe
not in the
For example. whose centres are at A and B.
exercises on theorems 31 and
(Theoretical.
can be assumed to pass through the vertices of
Definition. and is said to be The centre of the circle is circumscribed about the triangle. shew that the straight passes through the centre.
The parts of a straight line intercepted between the circumferences of two concentric circles are equal. which
AC
are
two equal chords
bisects the angle
BAG
of a circle .
3.
Hence prove
angles. called the circum-centre of the triangle.
The
circle
which passes through the vertices
of a triangle is called its circum-circle.
AB. a any triangle.
Hypothetical Construction.
is this
When
impossible
?
. intersect at C.)
32. Shew that AM and BM
1. for then the position of the centre and length of the radius can be found.
147
Corollary 1. and the radius is called
the circum-radius.
this impossible
?
Describe a cirde of given radius to pass through two given points.
that the line of centres bisects the
common chord
at right
line
4.
5. for if they cut at three points they would have the same centre and radius.
. M is the middle point of the common chord. From Theorem 32 it appears may suppose a circle to he drawn through any three points
same
straight line.
its
centre in
Describe a circle that shall pass through two given points a given straight line.CHORD PROPERTIES.
Corollary 2.
is
and have
When
6.
thai point is the centre
circle.
Let D and E be the middle points
of
AB and BC respectively.
In the A' ODA.-..
AB
at right angles.
rt. and O a point within it from which more than two equal st.
Join AB.e.
Theor. 31.
it
may
is
be shewn that
EO
passes through the
to
O.
these angles.
and therefore
1.
Similarly
centre.*. are
Hence DO bisects the chord passes through the centre. OB.
148
*
GEOMETRY. BC. 7.
Theorem
33. being adjacent.
[Euclid III. 9.
Theor. OE. lines are drawn to the O"*.
which
the only point
common
DO and EO. must
q. Cor.
It is required to prove that
O
is the
centre of the circle
ABC.
of the
Let ABC be a circle.
. l".
.
be the centre.-. ODB.
Proof.]
lines
If from a point within a circle more than two equal straight can he drawn to the circumference.
.
. namely
OA.
Join OD. DO is common.d. by hypothesis
theiLODA = thez. [and OA = OB.
r
because
<
DA=DB. OC.ODB.
it
a chord
Calculate (to the nearest millimetre) the distance of the chord from the centre.
Two
parallel chords of a circle
:
spectively 5" and 12" in length is either 8*5" or 3 "5". equal to the radius.)
149
are lines at right angles. in length respectively. Two circles. the point of intermust be at the centre of the circle.
9. 5). from the centre. B.)
8. Draw the circle through the points A.
10.
CHORD PROPERTIES. and the perpendicular distance between them is 1 cm.
1. verify your result by measurement.
Calculate (to the nearest millimetre) the length of the radius.
intersecting chords of a circle cannot bisect each other unless each is a diameter.
on the
that if a circle has and passes through the point (6.
two
parallel chords of a
Find
the locus of the middle points of parallel chorda in
a
circle. Shew that rectangles are the only parallelograms that can be inscribed in a circle..
Draw
5.
section of its diagonals
a parallelogram can be inscribed in a circle.
Shew on squared paper
a. Find the distance between their centres.]
its
it also
centre at any point passes through
the point
-5). 7. Calculate and measure the radius.
the figure (scale
1
cm. and 8 cm.
AB and BC
2.
and verify your result by
measurement. intersect at two points which are 4 feet apart.
Two
If
11. to
10").
EXERCISES ON CHORDS. whose radii are respectively 26 inches and 25 inches.
(Numerical and Graphical..
{Theoretical.
and
Draw a circle on a diameter of 8 cm. in length stands at a
distance of 3 cm.
4. and C find the length of its radius.
[See page 132. and their lengths are 1 '%" and 3*0* respectively. Two parallel chords of a circle on the same side of the centre are 6 cm. and place in 3. and verify by measurement.-axis
(6.
whose diameter is 13" are reshew that the distance between them
6. and verify your result by measurement.
12.
Draw
a circle in which a chord 6 cm. The line joining the middle points of circle passes through the centre.
.
OC.
First.-.
AB and CD
are equidistant from O. .
.OF bisects AB.
by hypothesis.
chords
which are equidistant from the centre are
C
OF.
equal.
[Euclid III.
Proof.D. OGC.
Similarly
CG
is
half of CD. AB = CD.
Let AB. CD be chords of a circle whose centre OG be perpendiculars on them from O.
Thecyr.
. AB and CD
are equidistant from O.
Theor. 14.-.
and
let
It is required to prove tliat
LetAB = CD. the hypotenuse OA = the 1 use
C
and AF = CG
the triangles are equal in
so that
. 18.
.]
are equidistant from the centre.
all
respects
. OGC are right angles.
Join OA. 31. .
Because
OF
is
perp.
Q.
circle
34.
in the A"
Now
OFA.
But.150
GEOMETRY. hypotenuse OC.
is
0. AF = CG.
because
!
[the OFA.
Theorem
Equal chords of a
Conversely.E. to the chord AB.-. AF is half of AB.
OF = OG
that
is.
and OF = OG
Them\ 18.
she^vn that
and CG
Proof.
(
Theoretical.
may be
AF
is
half of AB. shew that the segments 3.
EXERCISES.
Find
If
the locus of the middle points of equal chords of
a
circle. they are equal.-.
Q. the same for all positions of AB.
AF = CGj
.
two chords
If two equal chords of a circle intersect. Shew that the middle points of these chords on a circle.
draw the
7.
.E.
Then
{the
in the A' OFA.
and
AB
is
any diameter
:
shew
that the
sum
on
PQ
or difference of the perpendiculars let fall from constant.
2.
{Graphical.
151
It
is
required to prove that
it
LetOF = OG. and
circle.
OGC.
are right angles.
In a given circle draw a chord which shall be equal to one given
straight line (not greater than the diameter)
5. of the one are equal respectively to the segments of the other.D. Give a construction for finding the points of intersection of the two circles.))
.
The
. 65. [See Ex.
of a circle cut one another.
1.
centres of two circles are 4" apart.
the doubles of these are equal
that
is. p. in length. and the radius of the larger circle is 3-7".'. OGC
.
and
parallel to another.
CHORD PROPERTIES. AB = CD.
the hypotenuse
OA = the hypotenuse OC.
each
1
all lie
In a circle of radius 4*1 cm.
4. and find the radius of the smaller circle. As before half of CD.
A and B
9. that is. any number of chords are drawn 8 cm. and make equal angles with the straight line which joins their point of intersection to the centre.]
6. their common chord is 2*4" in length.
PQ
is
is
a fixed chord in a
circle.
AB = CD.
C OFA. Calculate and measure the length q^ its radius.
is
perp.
[Euclid III.
Join OA.
OC = the
on OG. then
OF
is less
than OQ. OA = the sqq.
FA.
.
Conversely.
Let AB. CD be chords of a circle whose centre OG be perpendiculars on them from O.
since the
the sq. GC.
is
half of AB. the greater of two chords is nearer to the centre tJian
the
OF.
Proof. on OQ.
Now OA = OC.
Similarly the sq.]
that which is nearer to the centre
Of any two chords of a circle^ greater than one more remote. GC.
the sqq.
sq.
152
GEOMETRY. on OF.
bisects
OF
AF
AB. on
.
.-.-.
the
sq.
Because
OF
. angle.-. 15.
Theorem
is
35.
on OC.
. on OF.. and let
if
Of
is less
than OG. FA = the sqq. to the chord AB.
is
Similarly
CG
half of CD. on
OFA is a rt. OC.
sqq.-.
But
. then
AB
is greater
than
CD
t/AB
is greater
than CD.
less.
It is required to prove that
(i)
(ii)
is
O.
on OA = the
z.'.
what is the greatest.E.*.'.
FA on FA on OF
. and what the least length that XY may have ?
AB
Shew
5.
Through a given point within a
circle
draw the
least possible
Draw a triangle ABC in which a = 3 -5". Calculate and measure the radius.
. on
.
the eircum-circle of a triangle whose sides are 2-6".
(i)
153
Hence
the
sq. if
then the
.
greater than
GO
:
AB
AB
is
greater than CD.
origin.
that
XY
increases. and XY any other chord having its middle point Z on AB .
.
OF
Corollary. (ii) the coordinates of its middle point.-.
.
CHORD PROPERTIES.
Find (i) the length of the chord joining these points.
The
greatest chord in
circle is
a diameter.
and
4.
(Miscellaneous.-.
.
(ii)
But
sq. as
Z approaches
the middle point of AB.
Measure
is
a fixed chord of a circle.
greater than the sq.
Draw
3"0".
3. c = 3 -7".
its radius. the ends of the side a draw a circle with its centre on the side c.
that a circle whose centre is at the passes through the points (2 '4".)
.
if
is
is
given greater than CD. 6 = 1 -2".
L
chord.
GC
sq. on
GO. 2-4").
if
the sq.
on FA
.
is less is
is
than the
sq. (iii) its perpendicular distance from the
origin.
EXERCISES.
a
on
OG
Q.
(1-8".
greater than
that
is.D. 2*8". on GC.
the
sq.
is
greater than the sq. Through 2. 1*8").
is less
is less
than the than OG.
Shew on squared paper
and whose radius
is 3*0".
OF OF
FA
is
given
less
than
OG
on OG.*.
[Euclid III. let PA.
circle.
154
GEOMETRY. POD subtended by PD.
And
of any other two such lines the greater
is thai
which sub-
tends the greater angle at the centre.
be shewn to be greater than any other line drawn from P to the C*
may
is
PA
the greatest of
all
such
lines.
radii
OC
are together
Thear.
.
OA
are together greater than PC.
that
Similarly PA
8t.
. not the centre. straight lines are drawn to the circumference of a circle. OD.
is tlie least. tlien the greatest is tliat which passes through the centre. greater than PC.
PO. and from P any internal point. so that PA passes through the centre O. and PB is the remaining part of that diameter.-. PB. PD be drawn to the O**. which not the centre.
Join OC.
lines
PA
is the greatest.
Theorem
36. and the least is the remaining part
of that diameter.
PA
is
greater than PC.
1 1
But OC = OA.
is.
. Also let the L POC at the centre subtended by PC be greater than the z. is
PB PC
greater than PD..-.
is
Let ACDB be a
It is required to pi'ove that of these
(i) (ii) (iii)
st.
the
A POC.
(i) In Proof.]
If from any inferTial point.
the sides PO.
. PC. being
.
7.
is
common. any two straight lines drawn through a point of section.
PD
are together greater
But OD = OB..
PO
greater than PD. shew that the parts of it intercepted between the circumferences are equal. 19.
1.
In the A" POO. and have their centres on a given straight line.
EXERCISES. L POC is greater than the
is
POD
.
to the
3. If two circles cut one another.
the sides OP.
radii
OP.
2"r' apart.
DISTANCE OF A POINT TO THE CIRCUMFERENCE. and by measurement.*.
(iii)
{PO
but the
.
Two
circles of
diameters 74 and 40 inches respectively have a
:
common chord 2 feet in length find the distance between their centres. 5.
6.
Similarly any other st. 4.
155
AOPD.
Draw two
.
OC = OD. any two parallel straight lines drawn through the points of intersection to cut the circles are equal.'.
. and its distance from the two centres.
Them-.-. Q. line drawn from P to the O*" be shewn to be greater than PB
. are equal. making equal angles with the common chord.
circles of radii I'O" and 1'7".)
which pass through a fixed point.
All
circles
2. PD are together greater than OB.
may
PB
is
the least of
all
such
lines. the length of the common chord.E. to represent 10") and verify your result by
measurement.
(ii) In the than OD. and with their centres Find by calculation.
Take away the common part OP. Draw the figure (1 cm.D. If two circles which intersect are cut by a straight line parallel common chord. If two circles cut one another. then PD is greater than PB. being radii.
z.
{Mi&cdlantaus. POD. being
. pass also through a second fixed point. and terminated by the circumferences.
C
. (i) In the greater than PC. PD be drawn to the O"*. CD.
A POC.
are
drawn
to
the
cirmmference of a
the greatest is that
which passes through
and
the least is that
which when pi'oduced passes through
lines.
Join DC. and so that the l POC subtended by PC at the centre is greater than the z.
is
PB PC
great&r than PD.
OA
are together greater than
is.
the sides PO.
Let ACDB be a
lines
It is required to prove that of these
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
st.
Theorem
If from any
the centre. the centre.
may be shewn to be greater than any other drawn from P to the that is.
circle.
156
GEOMETRY.
st. POD subtended by PD. PA is the greatest of all such lines.
PC
that
Similarly PA
line
PA
is
greater than PC. PC.
[Euclid III.
. and from any external point P let the PBA.
lines
PA
is the greatest.
And
of any other two such
the greater is thai
which sub-
tends the greater angle at the centre.
radii
OC
are together
But OC = OA. being
..]
straight
lines
external point
circle.
37.
PO.
Proof. 8. so that PBA passes through the centre O.
. is the least.*.
the greatest is that which passes through the centre ..
circles.
{Miscellarieous.
(ii) In the than PO.-. .
157
APOD.
. 19..
Find the greatest and least straight lines which have one extremity on each of two given circles which do not intersect. PB is the least of all such lines.
EXERCISES.
Draw on squared paper any two
a.
5. and on its circumference take any number of points P. Repeat the same exercise with any other given angle at O.-axis. What inference do you draw ?
—
. and of any two such lines the greater is that which subtends the greater angle at the centre.
the sides PD. Q. line drawn from P to the shewn to be greater than PB that is.
-
11).
Q. POD. 0) respectively.
(PO
is
common.
are
circle straight lines to the circumference.
being radii
OC = OD. and cutting at the point (0.
Theov. Draw an isosceles triangle OAB with an angle of 80° at its vertex O.)
.
DO
are together greater
. Draw on squared paper two circles with centres at the jwints Find (15..*. on the same side of AB as the centre. With centre O and radius OA draw a circle.
6.
the remainder
But OD = OB.
is
Of all straight lines drawn through a point of intersection of two and terminated by the circumferences.
1.
circles
on the
and cut at the point
(8. 8). R. R. the greatest is that which
parallel to the line of centres.
2. Measure the angles subtended by the chord AB at the points P.
(iii)
may be
In the A" POC.
but the L
.
POO
is
is
gi'eater
than the L
POD
.
O'^
Similarly any other st. 0) and (-6.
DISTANCE OF A POINT TO THE CIRCUMFERENCE.
4. the lengths of their radii.D. being radii PD is greater than the remainder PB.E. Q. and the coordinates of their other point of
intersection.
PC
greater than PD.
If
from any point on the circumference of a
drawn
3.
which have their centres Find the coordinates of
their other point of intersection.
2.
But the
. z_* OAB.
required to prove that the
l BOC
is twice the
l BAC.e.
2.
the
. and let be the angle at the centre.
in Fig.
.
Theorem
The angle at
38.
follows in each case that
the L
BOC = twice
the
l BAC.
BOD = the sum
OAB. • . OBA = twice the
of the l*
Z. and produce
Proof.
Fig.
Fig.
the
L BOD = twice the l OAB.*.
1.
I.
OBA
.
z. l DOC = twice the l OAC.
Let ABC be a circle.]
at the
the centre of
circumference standing on the
a circle is double of an angle same a/rc.
Join AO.OAB.
because OB = OA.d.
of the
z. OAB = the L OBA.
it
to D.
20.
[EucHd HI. of which O is the centre .
A OAB.
In the
.
the
sum
ext." and BAC an angle at the standing on the same arc BC.-. AND ANGLES AT THE
CENTRES AND CIRCUMFERENCES OF CIRCLES.
It
is
BOC
O**. it
aijd
taking the difference
q.
Similarly the
.
ON ANGLES IN SEGMENTS.-.
.
adding these results in Fig.158
GEOMETRY.
circumference. they are said to be
concyclic.
We have seen in Theorem 32 that a circle may be drawn through any three points not in a straight line. on which the angles stand. 3. equal to.
circle
Definition. 4. cm
the
same arc BEC.ANGLE PROPERTIES.
the
L BOC = twice. the z. 4. If four or more points are so placed that a may be drawn through them. the Z.
its base. is a semias in Fig. 3. shewing that whether the given arc is greater than. straight angle.
.
The chord
of a
segment
is
sometimes called
An angle in a segment is one formed by two straight lines drawn from any point in the arc of the segment to the extremities of its chord.
Obs.BOC at the centre is a and if the arc BEC is greater than a semias in Fig.
Note. But it is only under certain conditions that a circle can be drawn through more than three points. BOC at the centre is re/lex.
159
Fig.
A segment of a circle is the figure bounded by a chord and one of the two arcs into which
the chord divides the circumference. 1 applies without change to both these sases.
the
l BAC.
arc BEC. But the proof
Fig.
DEFINITIONS. for Fig. If the circumference. or less than a semi-circumference.
E.160
GEOMETRY. and the Proof. BDC be angles whose centre is O.
Q.
Because the l BOC is at the centre.
. OC.]
circle
m the same segment of a
are
eqmL
Fig.
Fig. 21.
Thear. at the O**.
the
L BOC = twice the l BDC.
Theorem
Angles
39.
same segment BADC of a
It is required to prove that the
l BAC = the l BDC. 38. BAC = the L BDC.
L BAC
the
z. z.
BOC = twice
the l BAC.D. I.
.
Let BAC. . the above proof applies equally to both
n cures.
Similarly the
• . standing on the same arc BC.
[Euclid III.
given on the preceding page.
Join BO. 2.-.
in the
circle.
and on the same side of it^ have their vertices on an arc of a circle.
L
.ANGLE PROPERTIES.
74°.
B'
Proof.
find the
4.
The locus of the vertices of triangles dravm on the same and with equal vertical angles.
Join EC.
L In Fig. A. find the number of degrees in the angle BAC and in the reflex angle BOC. and the angle XCD=25°.
1.
Let BAG.
161
Converse of Theorem
39. BCD
are respectively 43° and 82°. OBC.'.
in the
same segment.
number
of degrees in the angles
BAC.
Corollary.
C must
pass through D.
EXERCISES ON THEOREM
39.
D
.
is
impossible unless
the circle through B. let BD and CA intersect at X. BOC.
It is required to
prove that
as
its
A and D
lie
on an arc
of a
circle
having
BC
chord.
Then the L BAC = the L BEC
But. BDC be two equal angles standing on the same base BC.
which
. 2 the angle
OBC
always
less
than the angle
BAC by a right angle.
aide of a given base.-. of which the given base is the
chord.
E
coincides with
the
L BEC = the Z-BDC. 1. if *the angle BDC is each of the angles BAC. If the angle DXC =40% 2.]
H. is an arc of a circle. if
the angles
CBD. and on the same side of it. and suppose it cuts BD or BD produced at the point E. OCD.
Let ABC be the circle which passes through the three points A.
3. by hypothesis. C .
[For further Exercises on Theorem 39 see page 170.
Equal angles standing on the same base. the
. B.O. 2.
In Fig.
ABAC = the Z.
is
Shew
that in Fig. find
the
number
of degrees in
In Fig.S. OBu.BDC.
Let
ABCD
opposite angles at
be a quadrilateral in which the B and D are supplementary. Measure the remaining angles.
the circle which passes through A.ABC
.
is
5.
2.AEC
.
In a
the angle
ABC
circle of 1"6" radius inscribe a quadrilateral ABCD.
that
is.
.
40.
q.
the supplement of the
Z.
But. and
hence verify in this case that opposite angles are supplementary. C.
is
impossible unless
A. Prove Theorem 40 by the aid of Theorems 39 joining the opposite vertices of the quadrilateral.
Proof. the
ADC
is
Z.
E
coincides with D. C. by hypothesis.
:
lie
on a
circle.•.
and
16. are concydic.
C must
pass through
D
:
D
are concyclic. the parallelorectangular.*. and suppose it outs AD or AD produced in the point E. after first
3.
the supplement of the Z. the exterior angle equal to the opposite interior angle of the quadrilateral.
40.ABC.
D
Let ABC be the circle which passes through the three points A.ANGLE PROPERTIES. and XY is drawn parallel to the BC cutting the sides in X and Y shew that the four points B.d.
Join EC.
If
a circle can be described about a parallelogram. Y
ABC is an isosceles triangle.
EXERCISES ON THEOREM
1. If one side of a cydic qiiadrilateral is produced.
the
Z.
gram must be
4.ADC.-. B.
is
a cyclic quadrilateral.
its
If a pair of opposite angles of a quadrilateral are supplementary. B. making equal to 126".
. B.
Then
the
since
ABCE
is
Z.
It is required to prove that the points ^. B.
base X. C .
which
.AEC = the Z.e.
163
Converse of Theorem
vertices are concyclic. C.
and a
straight angle
= two
a
rt.
[Euclid III.
rt.
2nd
Proof. The lACB at the O** is half the straight angle at the centre.
angles
q. 31.
Then because OA = OC.
.
together
of
= two
two
rt.
And
.d.
the ^
OCA = the l OAC.
angles.
But the three angles
.
angle.]
semi-circle is
a right angle.
Theorem
The angle in a
41.
centre
Let ADB be a circle of which AB is a diameter and O the and let C be any point on the semi-circumference ACB. the iLOCB = the ^OBC.-. .d.
Join OC.
•
.ACB
is
angle.164
GEOMETRY.e.
It is required to prove that the
l ACB
is
a
rt.
AOB
1st Proof.
.
rt. the whole l ACB = the L OAC + the
because
of the
z.
Thear. 5. standing on the same arc ADB.*.
angles
:
.
q.
l OBC.e.*.
OB = OC.
angle
.
the
A ACB ACB = one-half
= one
rt.*.
the Z.
through a fixed point.
A
Definition.
radii
sector of a circle is a figure and the arc intercepted
/
\
.
exercises on theorem
1. than one rt. 2. AQ are drawn. find the locus of its middle point. ACB
is less
is less
than two rt. on.'.
is
(ii) If the segment a major arc
. than one rt..
Shew that
on one of the equal sides of an isosceles it passes through the middle point of
4 Circles described on any two sides of a triangle as diameters intersect on the third side.
circle described
. Find the locus of the middle points of chords of a circle drawn 6. Two circles intersect at A and B and through A two diameters AP.
C
3
D
The Z. one in each circle shew that the points P. Distinguish between the cases when the given point is within. B.
41.
on the
same arc ADB.
A
bounded by two between them. angle. The angle in a segment greater than a semi-circle . angles. placed at right angles to one another . then
ADB
the L ACB the Z.
on the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle at diameter. and the angle in a segment less than a semi-circle is obtuse.
ACB
is less
than a semi-circle.
3.
the Z.
.
.
ANGLE PROPERTIES.
straight rod of given length slides betM'een two straight rulers 5.AOB the z.ACB
at the O'* is half the
Z-AOB at the
centre. then
ADB
is
a minor arc
.ACB
is greater
is
greater
than two rt.*.-. (i) If the segment ACB
is
greater than a semi-circle.
A
circle is described
triangle as diameter. or the third side produced. passes through the opposite angular point.'.
:
A
Q
are collinear. angle.
165
is
acute
Corollary.
. the base. or without the circumference. angles.
GC
will fall along HF.
It is clear that
and chords
in equal circles
any theorem relating to arcs.
In
equal circles sectors which Jiave equal angles
Obs.
z. 26.E.
Theorem
In
equal
circles.
required to prove that the arc
BKO = the
Proof.
Corollary. must also be true in the same circle
. and
.
let the
L BGC = the ^ EHF
Thear.-.
Then because the L BGC = the
EHF.
.]
the.
BKC must coincide with the the arc BKC = the arc ELF.*.
166
GEOMETRY.
arcs which subtend equal angles^ either at
centres or at the circumferences.
GB
falls
so that the centre
Q
on the centre H.*. are equal. 38. B will fall on E. F.
are equal.
arc ELF.D.
And
and C on
entirely.
[Euclid III. and the circumferences of the circles will coincide
the arc
.
42. and and consequently
. angles.
the L
It
is
BAC = the
z_
EDF
at the O"**.
falls
Apply the
O ABC to the O DEF.
arc
ELF
Q.
along HE.
because the circles have equal radii. DEF be equal circles.
at the centres
Let ABC..
theiLBGC = theiLEHF.
Q. the arc
falls
on
.-..
167
Theorem
In
eqiial
circles angles. so that the centre along HE.
.
Let ABC.
and the two O"" coincide
F.
circles
have equal
radii.
^nd.-. and let the arc BKC = the arc ELF.
[Euclid III.D.
entirely.
Proof.
And
since the
l BAG at the O*^ = half the L BGC at the centre . EHF
.
the
Z. and GB
DEF. 27. DEF be equal circles.]
at the circma-
either at the centres or
which stand on equal arcs are equal. and consequently GC on HF.E.
B
.
falls
Apply the
O ABG to the
falls
on the centre H.-.-.
BKC = the arc ELF.
BAG = the
Z.
falls
on
E.
EDF.
ARCS AND ANGLES.
/ereTices. and likewise the L EDF = half the z.
.
It
is
required
to
prove that
the
also the
L BGC = the L EHF l BAG = the l EDF
at the centres at the O"".
Q
Then because the
. by hypothesis.
43.
= {BG =
EH. the z.
Let ABC.
. for the same reason. by hypothesis . EH.
GC HF. being radii of equal
circles. BKC = the minor arc ELF. But the whole 0<*ABKC = the whole C^DELF.]
major arc equal
arcs which are cut off by equal chords are equal to the majoi' arc.
:
q. 28.
Proof.
Join BG. . HF..-.
DEF
and
be equal circles whose centres are
let
G and H
:
the chord
BC = the chord
EF. and BC = EF. GC. the remaining arc BAC = the remaining arc EDF
and these are the major
arcs.
It is required to prove that
the
major arc
md
the
minor arc
BAG = the majoi' arc EDF.
42
and these are the minor arcs.'.
Theorem
In equal
the
circles.d.
Theor. . EHF.
In the A* BGC.
168
GEOMETRY.-. BGC = the ^ EHF the arc BKC = the arc ELF
.
7. arid the minor to the minor.
44.
[Euclid III.
Theor.
.e.
.-..
. the chord BC coincides with the chord EF. .]
equal circles chords which cut off eqml arcs are equal.E.
169
Theorem
In
45.
BKC = the arc ELF.
ABC
to the
DEF.D.-.
Join BG.
Let ABC. DEF be equal circles whose centres are G and H and let the arc BKC = the arc ELF. 29.
ARCS AND CHORDS.•. the chord BC = the chord EF. EH. so that
G
falls
on H
Then because the circles have equal radii. C falls on F.
It
is
required
to
prove that the chord
BC = the
chord EF. . and the O"'^ coincide
entirely.
[Euclid III. and GB along HE.
And
because the arc
/. B falls on E.
Apply the Proof. Q.
:
4. PBA is constant. shew that AX = AY. PBA are bisected by straight lines which intersect at O.
10.
PQ
that the triangles
and RS are two chords of a circle intersecting at PXS. and P. triangle ABC is inscribed in a circle. XAY are drawn terminated by the circumferences shew that the arcs PX.
any point on the arc of a segment of which AB Shew that the sum of the angles PAB.
EXERCISES ON ANGLES IN A CIRCLE. AC are any two chords of a circle . line PAQ is drawn terminated by the circumferences shew that PQ subtends a constant angle at B. and through these points lines are drawn from any point P on the circumference of one of the circles shew that when produced they intercept on the other circum:
Two
ference an arc which
is
constant for
all positions of P. and the bisectors of the angles meet the circumference at X.
by half the sum of the arcs they cvi
If two chords
to thcU cU the centre
intersect without a circle. 11.170
GEOMETRY. subtended
7. The sum of the arcs cut oflF by two chords of a circle at right angles to one another is equal to the semi -circumference. Shew that the angles of the triangle XYZ are respectively
Q
A
90°-§.
8. Y.
they form
an angle equal
off.
. Two circles intersect at A and B .
If two chorda
intersect within
a
circle. circles intersect at A and B .
1.
90'-|.
90--|
12. then the bisector of the angle APB cuts the conjugate arc in the same point for all positions of P. and through A any two straight lines PAQ. If fi^B is a fixed chord of a circle and P any point on one of the arcs cut off by it. RXQ are equiangular to one another.
QY
P is any point on the arc of a segment whose chord is AB and 5.
P
is
is
the chord
2. Find the locus of the point O.
.
:
6.
. if PQ is joined. AB. they form an angle equai subtended by half the difference of the arcs they cut off. the angles PAB. cutting AB in X and AC in Y. are the middle points of the minor arcs cut off by them .
9. subtend equal angles at B. Z.
X
:
prove
Two circles intersect at A and B and through A any straight 3.
to
that at the centre.
DC 18. and the opposite sides AB.
equal circles intersect at A and B .
22.
ABC
BC
:
ED
DEA
. X are coneydie. in be equilateral ?
ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. shew that the angle is half the difierence a diameter of the angles at B and C. Q. [See page 64.
What
relation
must
subsist
among
order that the figure
BXAYC may
the angles of the triangle ABC. the points P. shew that the bisectors of the vertical angles all pass through a fixed point. and E the middle point on the side remote from A if through E of the arc subtended by is drawn. is a triangle inscribed in a circle.
21. and X is the foot of the perpendicular let fall from one vertex on the opposite side: shew that the four points P.
16. and CB. are concyclic.
171
The
straight lines
which
in a circle equal. R are the middle points of the sides of a triangle. R. Shew that the figure BXAYC must have four of its sides equal.
13. and having a given vertical angle.
Through the points of intersection of two circles two parallel drawn terminated by the circumferences shew that which join their extremities towards the same parts
:
Two
straight line
that
PAQ BP=BQ.
:
15. XAY are drawn shew that the chord PX is equal to the chord QY. P. DA to meet at circumscribed about the triangles PBC. Q.
Q
:
Q
19. Through A. a point of intersection of two equal circles. shew that are collinear. p. 2 also Prob. Ex. and the 17.EXERCISES ON ANGLES IN A CIRCLE. bisectors of the base angles meet the circumference at X and Y. two straight lines PAQ.]
:
20. If a series of triangles are drawn standing on a fixed base. if the circles are produced to meet at P. R.
join the extremities of parallel chords (ii) towards opposite parts. and through is drawn terminated by the circumferences
A any
:
shew
ABC is an isosceles triangle inscribed in a circle. 83.
straight lines are the straight lines are equal. QAB intersect at R. 10. are
14. Use the preceding exercise to shew that the middle points of the sides of a triangle and the feet of the perpendiculars lei fall from the vertices on the opposite sides.
(i)
towards the same parts.
secant of a circle is a straight line of indefinite 1.
2. and is said to touch it at the point at which the two intersections coincide. namely the point of contact. Q
moves on the circumference nearer and nearer Then the line PQ in its ultimate to P. and suppose it to recede from the centre.
/*
A
a secant moves in such a way that the two points in which it cuts the circle continually approach one another. length which cuts the circumference at two points. then in the ultimate position when these two points become one. and though produced indefinitely does not cut the circumference. moving always parallel to its original position .
become one point.:
:
172
GEOMETRY. the straight
In the ultimate position when P and line becomes a tangent to the circle at that point.
when
Q
coincides
with P. it is clear that a tangent can have only one point in common with the circumference. This point is called the point of contact.
If
For instance (i) Let a secant cut the circle at the points P and Q. and suppose it to be turned about the point P so that while P remains fixed. then the two points P and Q will clearly approach one another and finally coincide.
TANGENCY. Hence we may define a tangent as follows
3.
A
tangent to a
circle is
a straight line which meets
the circumference at one point only. at which two points of section coincide.
Definitions and First Principles.
Since a secant can cut a circle at tvx) points only.
position. the secant becomes a tangent to the circle.
.
Q
(ii)
Let a secant cut the
circle at the points
P and Q.
is
a
tangent at the point P.
then when Q is brought into coincidence with P. 3.
Fig.
in
4. circles which touch one another cannot have more than (me point in common.
TQP is a common chord of two circles one of which is made to turn about P. Then in the ultimate position. 3.
Fig:.
. but do not cut one another. 2.
such a way that Q continually approaches P. 1. Let two circles P and Q.
Inference from Definitions 2 and
If in Fig. or to have internal contact with it.
2. and let one which remains fixed.
4. Hence
Two
circles
their point
which touch one another have a common tangent at of contact. Hence circles are said to touch one another when they meet. the circles are said to touch one another at P.TANGENCY.
Note. When each of the circles which meet is outside the other. 2 and 3). or to have external contact: when one of the circles is within the other. the line TP passes through two coincident points on each circle. and therefore becomes a tangent to each circle.
of the circles turn
1) in the points
P. 2 and 3. they are said to touch one another externally. as in Figs. as in Fig. as in Fig.
intersect (as in Fig.
Fig.
I. when Q coincides with P (as in Figs.
about the point
two
Since two circles cannot intersect in more than two points. namely the point of contact at which the two points of section coincide. the first is said to touch the other internally.
Q. he
drawn
to
a
a given point on
the circumference. to PT. every point in it except P
is
outside the circle. from O to the line
Since there can be only one perpendicular PT.D.
.
174
GEOMETRY. it follows that the perpendicular to a
tangent at
its
point of contact passes through the centre.
Corollary
to
1.
Hence OP
is
perp. and join OQ.
Then
since
Take any point Q in PT.
the shortest distance from
O
to PT. OP
this is true for every point
Q
in
PT
1.
Corollary 2.
. 12. PT is a tangent.
Theor.E.
It
is
required to prove that
PT
is
perpendicular
to the
Proof.
p&rpmdiodar
to
the
drawn
to the
Let PT be a tangent at the point P to a
is
circle
whose centre
radius OP.
O. it follows that tlie radius drawn perpertr
dicular to the ta/ngent passes through the point of contact.
And .
Since there can be only one perpendicular
circle at
OP
at the point P.
Corollary 3. it follows that one and only one tangent
cam. Cor. Since there can be only one perpendicular to PT at the point P.
Theorem
The tangent
radius
at
46.-.*.
circle
is
any point of a
point of contact..
OQ
is
is
greater than the radius OP.
1)
circle
whose centre
P
is
is
O.
the l
.
It is required to prove that the tangent at
the radius
perpendicular to
Let RQPT (Fig.'OQR.*. OP.
Let P be a point on a
OP.\ coincides with OP.
be a secant cutting the
Join 00.TANGENCY.
Fig:. 2. j
-p-
"
^'
'
and therefore the equal z.
OP
is
perp.
.E."f
p&rpeTidicular to the
The tangent at any point of a
drawn
to the
point of contact.
is
Q.D. the^0QP = th6^0PQ.
176
Theorem
radius
46.
OQR = the
z.
that
is.
of Limits.
the supplements of these angles are equal.
the secant QP be turned about the point P so that Q continually approaches and finally coincides with P.
OPT.
Because OP = 0Q.
[By the Method
circle
is
of Limits. to RT. OPT become adjacent.
Note.
Proof.*. I.
let
(i)
(ii)
Now
OQ
the secant RT becomes the tangent at P.
and
this is true
however near
Q
is
to
P.-. then in the ultimate position.
.
circle at
Q and
P.
The method
of proof
employed here
known
as the
Method
.
Fig.
to the radii OP. and OP = OQ.
let
Join OT.
circle.
Theor.
each of the l'TPO. OP.
It is required to prove that there can he two tangents
the circle
drawn
to
from
T.-.E. OQ. TQO are right angles.
point are equal.
.
Let
PQR
be a
circle
whose centre
is
O. the
PQR.
circle
will cut the
is
OPQR
in
two
T
is
without. and
TSO be
the circle on
OT
as diameter. TOP = the ^ TOQ.-.
Let P and
Q be
these
JoinTP.
Theorem
Two
tangents can he
47. is
.
Q. since
This
points.
CJOROLLARY. 1 8.
OQ
respectively.
{the
L* TPO. being in a semiangle
TP.
TQ
are perp. TQ.
Forin the A'TPO. the hypotenuse TO is common.
and
let
T
be an
external point. 46.'.
TP = TQ.
Proof. TQO..
.
.
and the
z.
176
geometry.
points. TQO.
TP.
and O
within.D.
Theor.
Now
a
rt. being radii
.
The two tangents
to
a
circle
from an
external
and subtend equal angles
at the centre.
drawn
to
a
circle
from an
external
poi'/U.
TQ
are tangents at P
and Q.
TANGENCY.
EXERCISES ON THE TANGENT.
{Numerical and Graphical.)
177
concentric circles with radii 5*0 era. and 3*0 cm. Draw a series of chords of the former to touch the latter. Calculate and measure their lengths, and account for their being equal.
1.
Draw two
2.
length. radius.
In a circle of radius 1 'O" draw a number of chords each 1 '&' in Shew that they all touch a concentric circle, and find its
The diameters of two concentric circles are respectively 10*0 cm. 3. and 5'0 cm. find to the nearest millimetre the length of any chord of the outer circle which touches the inner, and cheek your work by
:
measurement.
= 13", find the length In the figure of Theorem 47, if 0P=5", 4. of the tangents from T. Draw the figure (scale 2 cm. to 5"), and measure to the nearest degree the angles subtended at by the tangents.
T0
O
5.
The tangents from T
in length. the figure
to a circle whose radius is 0*7" are each 2*4" Find the distance of T from the centre of the circle. Draw and check your result graphically.
{Theoretical.)
6.
The
must
lines
7.
centre of any circle which toitches two intersecting straight lie on the bisector of the angle between them.
;
that
AB and AC are two tangents to a circle whose centre is O AG bisects the chord of contact BC at right angles. 8. If PQ is joined in the figure of Theorem 47, shew that the PTQ is double the angle OPQ.
shew
angle
9. Two parallel tangents to a circle intercept on any third tangent a segment which subtends a right angle at the centre.
10. The diameter of a circle bisects the tangent at either extremity.
all
chords which are parallel to
11. Find the locus of the centres of all circles which touch straight line at a given point.
a given
12.
two
Find the locus of the centres of all circles parallel straight lines,
which touch each of
13. Find the locu^ of the centres of all circles intersecting straight lines of unlimited length.
which touch each of two
the
14. In any quadrilateral circumscribed about a circle^ pair of opposite sides is equul to the sum of the other pair. State and prove the converse theorem.
sum of one
15. If a quadrilateral is described about a circle, the angles subtended at the centre by any two opposite sides are supplementary.
H.S.O.
M
;
178
GEOMETRY.
Theorem
If
tvx)
48.
circles
(ouch otic another, the centres
straight line.
and
the poiTU of
contact are in
om
Let two
point
It
P.
circles
whose centres are O and
and
Q
touch at the
is
required to prove that O, P,
Q
are in one straight line.
Join OP, QP.
Proof.
common tangent
Then
contact,
.-.
Since the given circles touch at at that point.
P,
they have a Page 173.
Suppose PT to touch both
since
circles at P.
OP and QP
OP and QP OP and QP
P,
are radii
drawn
to the point of
are both perp. to are in one
st. line,
PT
Thear. 2.
q.e.d.
.'.
That
is,
the points O,
and
Q
are in one
st. line,
Corollaries,
between their centres
(ii)
(i)
If two
equal
toiich
circles touch externally the distance
is
to tJie
sum
of their radii.
distance
If two
circles
internally the
between
their
centres is equal to the difference of their radii.
;
;
THE CONTACT OF CIRCLES.
179
EXERCISES ON THE CONTACT OF CIRCLES.
{Numerical and Graphical.)
draw two circles with radii 1*7" and 0'9" where do these circles touch one another ? If circles of the above radii are drawn from centres O'S" apart, prove that they touch. How and why does the contact differ from that in
1.
In the triangle ABC, right-angled at C, a = 8 cm. and 6 = 6 cm. and from centre A with radius 7 cm. a circle is drawn. What must be the radius of a circle drawn from centre B to touch the first circle ?
are the centres of two fixed circles which touch inis the centre of any circle which touches the larger circle the smaller externally, prove that AP+ BP is constant. internally and If the fixed circles have radii 5-0 cm. and S'O cm. respectively, verify the general result by taking different positions for P.
4.
A and B
If
ternally.
P
5.
AC,
AB is a line 4" in length, CB semicircles are described.
and
C
is its
Shew
that
its
the space enclosed by the three semicircles
middle point. On AB, a circle is inscribed in radius must be §".
if
{Theoretical.)
straight line is drawn through the point of contact of two circles 6. rewhose centres are A and B, cutting the circumferences at P and are parallel. spectively ; shew that the radii AP and
A
BQ
Q
Two circles touch externally, and through the point of contact a 7. straight line is drawn terminated by the circumferences ; shew that the tangents at its extremities are parallel.
8.
Find the locus of the centres of all circles (i) which touch a given circle at a given point (ii) which are of given radius and touch a given
circle.
9.
circle.
From a given point as centre describe a How many solutions will there be ?
circle to
touch a given
10.
at a given point.
Describe a circle of radius a to touch a given circle of radius & How many solutions will there be ?
'.'.
the Z-'DBA.
a tangent.*DBA.
Again because ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral.
[Euclid III.
Because the
.
Theorem
49. which is in the alternate segment. then the z. Take away the common l DBA. angle. 32.
z. FBD = the L BAD.
It is required to prove tliat
(i)
(ii)
B. BAD together.D.*. and C any point in the segment which does not contain A.E.
Q.
is
BA a diameter.
z. which is in the alternate segment
.
.
the
.
the
LEBD = the
angle in the alt&rnate segment BCD. BAD together = a rt.
ADB in a semi-circle is a rt. the point of contact. CB. DC. angle.
arc of the
Let BA be the diameter through B.
the
L FBA
is
a
rt. the L BCD = the supplement of the l BAD = the supplement of the L FBD = the L EBD .
Let EF touch the 0ABC at from B.
Proof.-.]
The angles made by a tangent to a circle with a chord drawn from the point of contact are respectively equal to the angles in
the alternate segments of the circle. BCD.
angle.180
GEOMETRY.
Join AD.
and
let
BD be a chord drawn
the
L FBD = the
angle in the alternate segment
BAD . and
But
since
EBF
.
.'. FBA = the z. EBD = the z. the z.
5. and the Z.
one of them.
BPA
. segment.
Prove Theorem 49 hy the Method of Limits. . BPA becomes the L BAT. EBD.
the line
of centres
page 163.
Deduce Theorem 48 from the property that a common chord at right angles.
If
EXERCISES ON THE METHOD OF LIMITS.
41.
1.
Deduce Theorem 46 from Theorem
.
The straight line drawn perpendicular is a tangent.
Two
:
circles intersect at
A and B
.
1.
AXY
Through A.FBD=72°.
prove
by the
to the
T
diameter of a
circle at its
Method
extremity
3. drawn shew that PX and QY are parallel. write
circle
down
the
2. ultimately.
€«id this is true however near to A. the perpendiculars dropped on the tangent and chord from the middle point of either arc cut off by the chord are equal.
:
5. BCD. any point on drawn to cut the other at C
and D
6.
Theor. Deduce Theorem 49 from Ex.
5. In the figure of Theorem 49. chords APQ.
From Theorem
of Limits that
31.
3. the centre of the other prove that OA bisects the angle between the common chord and the tangent to the first circle at A. then the secant PAT' becomes the tangent AT.
Use
this
theorem to shew that tangents to a
from an
external point are equal. BAT = the Z. Prove this (i) for internal.
181
if
the Z. ACB be a segment of a circle of which AB is the chord and let PAT' be any secant through A.
P approaches
If P moves up to coincidence with A. AB is the common chord of two circles.
are
:
4.
Then the L BCA = the
Z. the point of contact of two circles.BCA.
shew that
CD
is
parallel to the tangent at P. Join PB.
from the point of contact of a tangent to a circle a chord is drawn.ALTERNATE SEGMENT. values of the L* BAD. in the alt. ]
2.
EXERCISES ON THEOREM 49.
bisects
4. straight lines PAC. one of which passes through O.-..
PBD
are
and through P.
[Let
. 39. (ii) for external contact. the Z.
But this arrangement. by building up known results in order to obtain a new result.]
. This unravelling of the conditions of a proposition in order to trace it back to some earlier principle on which it depends. We therefore draw the
in
student's attention to the following hints.
:
Although the above directions do not amount to a method. trace the consequences of the assumption. If this attempt is successful. and try to ascertain its dependence on some condition or known theorem which suggests the necessary construction.
PROBLEMS. 28.
In attempting to solve a problem begin by assuming the required result . most cases affords little clue as to the way in which the construction or proof was discovered.
Hitherto the Propositions of this text-book have been arranged Synthetically. that is to say.
GEOMETRICAL ANALYSIS. [See Problems 23. they often furnish a very effective mode of searching for a suggestion. though convincing as an argument. is called geometrical analysis it is the natural way of attacking the harder types of exercises. then by working backwards. The approach by analysis will be illustrated in some of the following problems. and it is especially useful in solving problems. the steps of the argument may in general be re-arranged in reverse order. and the construction and proof presented in a synthetic form.182
GEOMETRY. 29.
is
Y
equidistant from A and B Proh. Take two chords AB. at O. and bisect it at Construction. and bisect them at right angles by the lines DE.
Join AB.
Let ABC be an arc of a whose centre is to be found. to
or
an arc of a
find
its centre.
the arc
DA = the
arc DB.
PROBLEMS ON CIRCLES..
Then O
is
the required centre.
Theorem
6. distant from A and B.
Theor.
is
>C
And
every point in FG
.
. meeting Proh.
a given
be the given arc to be bisected. Proh.
. DB.
183
Problem
Given a
circle^
20.
arc. 14.
Then the
Proof.
Join DA. right angles by CD meeting the arc at D.
O O
is
is
equidistant from A.
the
L DBA = the L DAB
the arcs.
circle
Construction. are equal
that
is.
.
equidistant from
B and
C.
DE
is
equi-
Proh.
Problem
To Let ADB
bisect
21. 2.
circle. FG. 2.'.
Every point in Proof. 14.
the centre of the circle ABC. which subtend these angles at the O**.-. BC.
DA=DB.
arc
is
bisected at D. . 33.
.-.
Then every point on CD
.*. B. and C.
Join OP.
TP
is
a tangent at
P.
is
the required tangent.
TP
at right angles to the radius OP.184
geometry.
^.-. a second tangent TQ can be drawn from T.
Theor.
. the an^e PTQ becomes a straight angle. no tangent can be drawn.]
T
.•. with its centre at O be the point from which a tangent is to be drawn. as shewn in the
figure. is a rt.
since the
.
Problem
To draw a tcmgent
to
2*2.
in a semi-circle. being
is
. When T reaches the circumference. p.
it
describe a semi-circle
TPO
to cut the circle at
Join TP. [See Oba. When enters the circle.
and
let
T
Join TO.
Then TP
Proof. then the angle PTQ gradually increases. 94.'Q
Let PQR be the given circle. Suppose the point T to approach the given circle. angle.
Since the semi-circle may be described on either side of TO.
a
circle
from a given
external poirU.
Construction.
Then
lTPO. and the two tangents coincide. 46. and on
P.
Note.
circle.
difference of
With centre A. drawn from B to the circle of construction. and produce it to meet the circle (A) at D. and the z.
. BE are on the same side of AB.
common tangents. the radii of the given circles. to DE. and therefore
one another.
/
186
Problem
23.
and
Let A be the centre of the greater let B be the centre of the smaller
circle.
if
Now
be a rectangle.
Since two tangents.
draw BC first. And if AD.
to
To draw a common tangent
two
circles.
Analysis.
Join AC. ACB is a rt. such as BC. then the fig. angle. describe a circle. can in general be Ohs.
Suppose DE to touch the circles at D and E.
and a its radius and b its radius. so that
BC were drawn pai-^ to DE. DB would CD = BE = 6. and draw BC to touch it. then AC = a-b.
called the direct
common
tangents.
Then the
par^ to
radii AD..
Then DE
is
a
common
tangent to the given
circles. this method will These are furnish two common tangents to the given circles.
Join DE. and thus lead
to the
These hints enable us to following construction. BE are both perp. and radius equal to the Construction. Through B draw the radius BE par^ to AD and in the same
sense.
Then BC. and radius equal to the siim
of the radii of the given circles.
{Gcmtimied.
angle.
common
if the circles are external tangents may be drawn. but
draw BE
in the sense
AD. the
i.
two tangents may be drawn from B to the hence two common tangents may be the given circles.
As
circle of construction
thus drawn to transverse common tangents. drawn par^ to the supposed common tangent DE.
ACB
is
a
rt.
and draw
BC to touch it.186
GEOMETRY. Then proceed
opposite to
as in the first case.
Problem
23.
to
one another
two mOTe
Analysis.
Hence the following
Construction. would meet AD proditced at C and we should now have
.
Obs.
AC = AD + DC = a + 6
. as before.
before.
circles at
D and E
In this case we may suppose DE to touch the so that the radii AD.
construction.
With
centre A. describe a circle. These are called the
.
and.
[We
leave as an exercise to the student the arrangement of the proof
in synthetio form. BE fall on opposite sides
o/AB.)
Again.]
.
by measurement that it bisects the common tangents.
3*0" apart. and also the two transverse.)
.
Draw
all
the
common
1"8" apart and whose radii are 0*6" and 1 "2" respectively. the parts of the tangents intercepted between the points of contact are equal.
Draw two circles with radii l&' and OS" and with Draw all their common tangents.
7. .
Theoretical.
your answer by drawing two
(i)
and
1 "O"
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
with with with with
is
rO" between 2*4" between 0'4" between 3"0" between
the centres the centres
the centres
.
{Numerical and Graphical.
Draw
5. shew that the two direct.
or
Draw two circles with radii 2-0" and 0*8".
9.
common
fails.
EXERCISES ON COMMON TANGENTS.
6.
Draw the construction
2. placing their centres Draw the common tangents.
Draw
the direct
their centres
common
(
tangents to two equal
circles.
the centres.
direct. Produce the common chord and shew length of the common chord. both by calculation and by measurement.
tangents in each case. Two given circles have external contact at A. . measure the length of the direct common tangents. and find their lengths between 2-(f apart.
the points of contact.
COMMON TANGENTS.
3.
4. and note where the general
modified.
tangents to two circles whose centres are Calculate and
Two circles of radii 1"7" and TO" have their centres 2-r' apart.)
1.
If the
two
If four common tangents are drawn to two circles external to 8. Also find the their common tangents and find their lengths. or the two transverse. one another.
Q
:
.
187
How many common
? (i)
tangents can be drawn in each of the
following cases
(ii)
(iii)
when the given circles intersect when they have external contact when they have internal contact. and a direct common tangent is drawn to touch them at P and shew that PQ subtends a right angle at the point A. common tangents are drawn to two circles. tangents intersect on the line of centres.
circles of radii 1 '4"
Illustrate respectively.
The
The
the centres of circles
(iv)
line.
The
locus of the centres of circles
which touch two given
straight lines. one point on the circumference.
the position of
(i) To find the position of the centre.
(i)
In order to draw a circle we must know the centre. as explained on
page 93.
in order to
draw a
circle three
independent data are
For example.
which touch a given straight
which tmich a given
circle^
and Imve a given
(v)
locus of the centres of circles
and have a given
(vi)
radius.
more than one
circle
can be drawn
Before attempting the constructions of the next Exercise the student should make himself familiar with the following loci.
It will however often happen that satisfying three given conditions.
On the Construction
of Circles. each giving a locus on which the centre must lie . so that the one or more points in which the two loci intersect are possible positions of the required centre.
188
GEOMETRY.
(i)
Tlie
locus of the centres of circles
which pass through two
given points.
locus of the centres of circles
radiiis.
. two conditions are needed.
(ii)
line at
(iii)
The locus of the a given point. we may draw a
(i)
circle if
we
are given
three points
on the circumference
its
or
or
(ii)
(iii)
three tangent lines .
(ii)
The
determined
Hence
required. (ii) the length of the radius. the radius if we know (or can find) any point on the circumference.
centres of circles
which touch a given straight which touch a given
circle
at
The locus of a given point.
is
position of the centre being thus fixed. one tangent. and
point
of contact..
Given a circle of radius 3*5 cm.
a
circle touches
lie ?
a given line
PQ
at a point A. OB.
A
point
P
is
circles of radius 3*2
4-5 cm.
How many
pp. to their centres being 6 touch each of the given circles externally.
How many solutions will there be? What is the radius of the smallest circle that touches each of the given circles externally ?
6.
189
Draw a
If
its
circle to pass
through three given points. draw a circle of radius 3*5 cm. [See page 311. making an
1 •2"
angle of 76°. on
what
line
must its centre Hence draw
3. and
If
on what
a circle touches a given circle line must its centre lie ?
whose centre
C at the point A.
PQ at
is
the point A.
1. on
what
line
must
centre
If a circle passes
through two given points
A and
B.]
such circles can be drawn ?
[Further Examples on the Construction of Circles will be found on
. apart. from a 7. cm.
11.
line. to pass through P and to touch AB.
that two such circles can be drawn.
2. and to pass through a given point B. distant from a straight line AB. OB. given circle at a given point.
Draw a circle to touch the given circle (C) at the point A.
8.
lie ?
a circle to touch a straight line to pass through another given point B. cm.
CIRCLES. to touch the given circle and the line AB.THE CONSTRUCTION OF
EXERCISES. cm. and that they are equal. and also to touch a given straight line at a given point.
Shew
9. given straight line AB .
If a circle touches
lie ?
two straight
lines
OA. 311.
4. 246. draw two circles of radius 2*5 cm. on what
line
must
its
centre
Draw OA.
and to touch a
Shew how
to
draw a
circle to
touch each of three given straight
lines of
which no two are
parallel. respectively. with its centre 5 cm.
parallel straight lines
Devise a construction for drawing a circle to touch each of two and a transversal.
Draw two
cm. and 2 Given two circles of radius 3 5.
Describe a circle to touch a given circle. and describe a circle of radius
to touch both lines..]
Describe a circle to touch a given straight 10.
pass through B.
angle equal to C.-.
Problem
On a
shall contain
24. contains an
Th^m: 49.
From A draw AG
Bisect
Proof.
alternate to the
L BAD.
At A
in BA. 2.
is
equidistant from A and
B
Proh.
perp. line.
centre G. angle.
Construction.
given straight line to desciibe a segment of a circle which an angle equal to a given angle.
angles
by FG.
Now
every point in FG
.
make
the
l BAD equal
to the
'L
O.
and C the given
segment of a
It is required to descnhe on
AB a
containing
an angle equal
to
C.
GA==GB.
which must
Tlieor. 46. Frob. In the particular case when the given angle is a rt.
circle
Let AB be the given
st.
190
GEOMETRY. meeting AG
Join GB.
in G.]
.
d\
X
angle. [Theorem41. to AD. the segment required will be the semi-circle on AB asdiameter. and touch AD at A.
AB
at
rt.
With
draw a
circle.. 14.
Then the segment AHB.
Note. and radius GA.
the vertical angle.
triangle on a given base having vertex on a given straight line. and containing an angle eqtial to the given angle.
The following Problems are derived from Method of Intersection of Loci [page 93]. Join AX (or AY) cutting the arc of the first segment at C. Then ABC is the required triangle. of the perpendicular from the vertex to the
base. the vertical angle.
Construct
the difference
a triangle having given the base.
Construct
a
triangle having given the base. With centre A. is tJie arc of the segment standing on this base.
Describe
its
and having
2.. the vertical angle. K the given angle.
this result
by the
EXERCISES. and of the remaining sides. describe a segment of a circle containing an angle equal to K Bisect the arc APB at P O*^* by drawing the arc APB.
draw a tangent to the circle.]
5. the length
(ii)
(iii)
(iv) the foot
3. describe a circle cutting the arc of the latter segment at X and Y. the vertical angle. On AB describe a segment containing an angle equal to K.
Construct
a
the point at
which the base
triangle having given the base. and radius H. X the given point in it. and produce it to meet the 0'=® at C. and from draw a chord making with the tangent an
It
was proved on page 161 that
The locus of the vertices of triangles which stand on the same hose and have a given vertical angle.
. :
PROBLEMS. and H a line equal to the sum of the sides. it
191
circle
To
is
cut off from
to
a given
a segment containing
enough
tJie point of contact to angle equal to the given angle.
(i)
and
one other side.]
[Let
On AB
complete the
4.
sides. join PX. is cut by the bisector of the vertical angle. and K the given angle. also another segment containing an angle equal to half the L K. Then ABC is the required triangle.
a
a given
vertical angle
Construct a triangle having given the base.
of the median which bisects the base.
and
the
sum of the remaining
[Let AB be the given base.
1.
CJoROLLARY. a given angle.
and
AB be the base.
the altilnde.
Decagon.
A A
Polygon
is
Regular when
all its sides
are equal.
O
rectilineal figure.
4.
2.
A Polygon
of
jive sides
called a Pentagon.
rectilineal figure is said to be in3. Heptagon.
A
circle
is
said to be inscribed
when
. when all its angular points are on the circumference of the circle and a circle is said to be circumscribed about a rectilineal figure. when the circumference of the circle passes through all the angular points of the figure. Quindecagon.
.
L
A
Polygon
is
a rectilineal figure bounded
by more than
four sides.
six sides
seven sides
eight sides
ten sides
twelm sides
fifteen sides
" " " " " "
Hexagon. scribed in a circle.
and
all its
angles are equal.
192
GEOMETRY.
in a the circumference of the circle is touched by each side of the figure and a rectilineal figure is said to be circumscribed about a circle. when each side of the figure is a tangent to the circle.
CIRCLES IN RELATION TO RECTILINEAL FIGURES.
Definitions.
Octagon.. Dodecagon.
:
PROBLEMS ON TRIANGLES AND CIRCLES. the centre of the circum-circle falls within it if it is a right-angled triangle.
19a
Problem
To droumscrihe a
circle
25.
Let drawn.S.
and every point in ES is equidistant from A and C . the required circumcircle.-. meeting at 8.
the centre of the required
circle. the centre falls on the hypotenuse if it is an obtuse-angled triangle.
Obs.
^
From page 94 it is seen that if S is joined to the middle Note. B. the centre falls without the
:
triangle.
Then S
Proof. 2.
H. then the joining line is perpendicular to BC. and C. the point of intersection being the centre of the circle circumscribed about the triangle.
ES.
A
andB.
angles
by DS and
Prob. and is. point of BC.
Hence the perpendiculars dravni to the sides of a triangle from their middle points are concurrent. found that if the given triangle is acuteangled.
U. and radius SA describe a circle.
N
. It will be.G.
Bisect
is
AB and AC
at
rt. this will pass through B and C. therefore. S is equidistant from A. With centre S.
Now
every point in
DS
is
equidistant from
Prob.
ABC be
the triangle.. about which a circle
is
to be
Construction.
about a given triomgh.
the angle
From
II. . the point of intersection being the centre of the inscribed circle.-.*.
p. F are right angles.
Also the circle will touch the sides BC. IF
I
are
all equal.
a
circle
in a given triangle. IE.-.
ACB by
circle.
circle
A
.
IE.
is
the centre of the required
I
From
draw
ID.
Note.
With
centre and radius ID draw a circle this will pass through the points E and F. BA
.
CA
ID
.
st. CA.
I.
Definition.
ID
is
= =
IF.
ID.
.
Then every point
in Bl is equidistant
. because the angles at D. CA.
Prob.
And
every point in CI
. 1. in which a
Construction. AB. to BO.
which intersect at
I
Prob. E.
Problem
To
insci'ibe
26.
194
GEOMETRY.
.
Then
Proof.
96
it
BAC
:
hence
it is seen that follows that
if
Al is joined. then Al bisects
The bisectors of the angles of a triangle are concurrent.-.
circle is to
be inscribed. IF
perp.
equidistant from CB..
which touches one side of a triangle and the other two sides produced is called an escribed circle of the triangle.
CI.
A
Let ABC be the triangle.
Bisect the iL'ABC. the O DEF is inscribed in the A ABC. AB. IE.
from BC.
the
lines Bl. 15.
Their centres are known as the Ex-centres.
I^.
. page 96. because the angles at F.
BCE by
the
st.F
IjF.
1. as in II.
Clj
Bisect the z. H are rt.-.
escribed circle of
a given
triangle.. It is clear that every triangle has three escribed oircles.
Then every point
in Bl^
is
equidistant from BD.
AE. to AD. that if Alj is joined.
problems on triangles and circles. Note 2.
circle.
. G. It is required to describe a circle touching BC. angles.
= I. AC
Construction. the OFGH is an escribed circle of the A ABC.
Let ABC be the given triangle of which the sides AB.
Prob.-. then Alj bisects the angle BAC hence it follows that
:
Note
of two exterior angles of a triangle and the bisector of the third angle are concurrent.
I.
Similarly
. I^G. It may be shewn.
Also the circle will touch AD.-. BC.
BC.
. and AE. BC. IjH
are
all
equal. the point of intersection being the centre of an
TTie bisectors
escribed circle. AC are produced to D and E.
lines Blj.
From
draw
I^H perp. 15.
195
Problem
To draw an
27.'CBD.
which intersect at
Then
Proof. liG = ljH. and AB..G.
With
centre 1^ and radius IjF describe a circle this will pass through the points G and H. IjG.
1^
is
1^
the centre of the required
I^F.
28. Frob. HAC equal to the z.) .
E
F. A = the l D.
to
given circle to inscribe a tricmgle equiangular
a given
A
D
Let ABC be the given
Analysis. HAC. is inscribed from any point A on the O** two chords AB.
Join BC. the
steps. In drawing the figure on a larger scale the student should shew the construction lines for the tangent GAH and for the angles GAB. for then the z. B = the L E. 16.
and DEF the given
triangle.
Then ABC
is
the required triangle. the z.
At any point A on the O** of the OABG Construction. C = the Lf.
l GAB = the L
Reversing these
we have
the following construction.
196
. E.
Problem
In a
triangle. draw the tangent GAH.
. suggests the eqiial angle between the chord AC and the tangent at its extremity {Theor. At A make the z. so that. and make the z.
and
similarly.
Note. AC can be so placed that. 49.
equiangular to the A DEF. in the segment ABC.
.
then the L
HAC = the
z.
geometry.
if
A A ABC.
Now the L B. and Theor. GAB equal to the L F. 22..
circle. A similar remark applies to the next Problem. on joining BC.
in the circle. the z. if at A we draw the tangent GAH.
MN.
197
Problem
About a given
a given triangle.BKA equal to the z."
B and A are
rt. and consequently. DEG and make the z. Then LMN is the required triangle.
PROBLEMS ON CIRCLES AND TRIANGLES.
.
Now
from the quad^ BKAM. NL perp. if we knew the l' BKA. drawn to the points of contact of the sides.
Through
A. KB. L'. that is.
Hence we have the following
Construction.N = 180° construction.
ABC. BKC. the z. the z. for the tangents LM. KB. KC.
180°
-M=
1
80°
-E
F. Find K the centre of the and draw any radius KB.
C draw LM. to KA. since the
the
z. KB.
circle
to
29. KC.]
.
L BKA =
z.L = the Z.
Let us consider the radii KA. MN.
circumscribe a triangle equiangular to
MB
Let ABC be the given
G
N
circle. At K make the /. which the l M = the L E. N = the L F. DFH.
E
F
H
and DEF the given
triangle. KC.
Produce EF both ways to G
arid H.
[The student should no\r arrange the proof synthetically.D.
Suppose LMN to be a circumscribed triangle in Analysis.. BKC equal to the z. NL could be drawn if we knew the relative positions of KA.
similarly
the
BKC =
180°
. B.
B. C to the opposite sides. the same circle circumscribe a second equilateral triangle.
circle of radius 5 cm.
Explain
why
the second and third radii are respectively double and
treble of the
3. inscribe an equilateral triangle .. if radius of the in-circle.
first.
Draw
triangles from the following data
(i)
:
a=2-5". shew that
is
the centre. 6 = 4 cm. and c = 51 cm. Find the area
is
of the inscribed equilateral triangle. 8 cm.
Verify this formula by measurements for a triangle whose sides are 9 cm.. and escribed circles. Draw an equilateral triangle on a side of 8 cm. verify this result by measurement. and r the length of the
Hence prove that
AlBC = iar.
On
Circles and Triangles.
be
ca
ah
—
. Account for the three results being the same. 6 = 3'0om.. and verify
by measurement.
and shew that
it
one quarter of the circumscribed equilateral triangle..
If
a = 5 cm.
and
Circumscriptions.
7. a = 2-5"..
6.
Find by measurement the circum-radius of the triangle ABC iE which a = 6*3 cm.:
198
GEOMETRY.
If r^ is the radius of the ex-circle opposite to A. C = 23^
Circumscribe a circle about each triangle.
B = 66°. by comparing the vertical angles. AICA=i6r. inscribe an equilateral triangle. AIAB = ^cr. In the triangle ABC.. 4. circumscribed.. and find by calculation and measurement (to the nearest millimetre) the rswiii of the inscribed.
{Inscriptions
1.
prove that
AABC = i(&-l-c-a)ri.
I
6.
c
=3
cm.
In a
and
In
2.
to the nearest hundredth of
In a circle of radius 4 cm. and measure the radii an inch. Draw and measure the perpendiculars from A.
(ii)
(iii)
a = 2'o". Calculate the length of its side to the nearest millimetre ..
EXERCISES. C = 44°. B = 72^ 6 = 41%
C = 50?.)
about each case state and justify your construction. If their lengths are represented by 7?i jP2 Pa verify the following
. AABC = i(a + & + c)r. and 7 cm.
»
»
statement
circum-radius =jr—=^r— = rr 2pi 2p3 2pj
J.
Of all rectangles inscribed in the circle shew that the square has the
greatest area. 6 denote the lengths of their sides.
.
a square inscribed in a circle.
8.
a
a
circle.)
Draw a
it.
(ii)
(ii)
a square about a given rectangle..
A
If
a and
7. and P is any point on the arc AD shew that the side AD subtends at P an angle three times as great as that subtended at P by any one of the other sides.
199
EXERCISES. Find the area of the inscribed square. a square in a given quadrant.
{Inscriptions
1.
and
Circumscriptions.
and
give
a
theoretical proof.
and verify by measurement.)
PROBLEMS ON CIRCLES AND SQUARES.
11.
is
Draw a
square on a side of 7 "5 cm.
Circumscribe a rhombus about a given
circle.
circle of radius 1 '5".
its
Inscribe a square in a given square ABCD. shew that
3a2=262. angular points shall be at a given point X in AB. and test your
di'awing by calculation.
6.
In a given square inscribe the square of
Describe
Inscribe
(i)
minimum
area.
•2.
inscribing a circle in
Justify your construction
4. Find the approximate length of the other side. so that one of 9.
In a circle of radius 1 8" inscribe a rectangle of which one side 5.
10.
and
find a construction for inscribing
a square in
Calculate the length of the side to the nearest hundredth of an inch.
Prove that the area of the square circumscribed about a circle double that of the inscribed square.
by considerations
of
symmetry.
square and an equilateral triangle are inscribed in a circle.
(i)
circle.
Circumscribe a square about a circle of radius
1*5".
is
:
ABCD
(Problems. and state a construction for
it.
12.
On
Circles and Squares. Measure the diameter to the nearest millimetre. measures 3"0".
Circumscribe a circle about a square whose side is 6 cm.
State your construction.
shewing
all
lines of construction.
3.
2W
GEOMETRY.
ON CIRCLES AND REGULAR POLYGONS.
Problem
To draw a regular polygon
(i)
30.
(ii)
in
about a given
y"^'^
circle.
Let AB, BC, CD, ... be consecutive sides of a regular polygon inscribed in
a circle whose centre
is
^^—^^^ ^^D
/'
O.
...
/
are con/
I
\
Then AOB, BOC, COD,
_/
/'"
And if gruent isosceles triangles. the polygon has n sides, each of the
.L'AOB, BOC,
(i)
\
/^\
/
COD,
...
=
n
^<Z__A^
sides in a given circle,
.
Thus
to inscribe a polygon of
draw an angle AOB
at the centre equal to
n
This gives
the length of a side AB ; and chords equal to AB may now be The resulting figure will set oflf round the circumference. clearly be equilateral and equiangular.
(ii) To circumscribe a polygon of n sides about the circle, the points A, B, C, D, ... must be determined as before, and tangents drawn to the circle at these points. The resulting figure may readily be proved equilateral and equiangular.
Note.
the angle
This method gives a
360"
strict
geometrical construction only
when
n
can be drawn with ruler and compasses.
EXERCISES.
1. (i)
Give
strict constructions for inscribing in
;
a regular hexagon
2.
(ii)
a regular octagon
;
(iii)
a circle (radius 4 cm.) a regular dodecagon.
About a
(i)
circle of radius 1 '5" circumscribe
a regular hexagon ; (ii) a regular octagon. Test the constructions by measurement, and justify them by proof.
3. An equilateral triangle and a regular hexagon are inscribed in a given circle, and a and b denote the lengths of their sides prove that
:
(i)
area of triangle = i (area of hexagon)
;
(ii)
a^=3b^.
4.
By means
circle of radius 2".
measure
of your protractor inscribe a regular heptagon in a Calculate and measure one of its angles ; and the length of a side.
EXERCISES.
a regular hexagon on a side of 2*0". Draw the inscribed and circumscribed circles. Calculate and measure their diameters to the nearest hundredth of an inch.
1.
Draw
2. Shew that the area of a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle three-fourths of that of the circumscribed hexagon.
is
Find the area of a hexagon inscribed in a circle of radius 10 cm. to the nearest tenth of a sq. cm.
is an isosceles triangle inscribed in a circle, 3. If of the angles B and double of the angle A ; shew that a regular pentagon inscribed in the circle.
ABC
C
BC
having each is a side of
4.
On
a side of 4 cm. construct (without protractor)
(i) a regular hexagon ; (ii) a regular octagon. In each case find the approximate area of the figure.
' ;
GEOMETRY.
THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF A CIRCLE.
By
its
of the circumference of a circle is
:
experiment and measurement it is found that the length roughly 3| times the length of diameter that is to say
circumference
_
^^
,
diameter
^
^
all circles.
and
it
can be proved that this
is
the same for
correct value of this ratio is found by theory to be 3-1416 ; while correct to 7 places of decimals it is 3-14:15926o Thus the value 31 (or 3* 14^5) is too great, and correct to 2 places only.
A more
The
ratio
is
diameter
Or,
which the circumference of any circle bears to denoted by the Greek letter tt ; so that
circumference
its
= diameter x tt.
if
r denotes the radius of the circle,
circumference
= 2r x tt = 27rr
where to
are to give one of the values 3|, 3*1416, oi 3-1415926, according to the degree of accuracy required in the final result.
tt
we
Note. The theoretical metliods by which ir is evaluated to any required degree of accuracy cannot be explained at this stage, but its value may be easily verified by experiment to two decimal places.
For example round a cylinder ends overlap. At any point in through both folds. Unwrap and the distance between the pin holes
:
ference.
strip of paper so that the the overlapping area prick a pin straighten the strip, then measure this gives the length of the circumMeasure the diameter, and divide the first result by the second.
:
wrap a
Ex.
find of TT.
1.
From
these data
CiRCUHFERENCR.
and record the value
Find the three results.
mean
of
the
Ex. 2. A fine thread is wound evenly round a cylinder, and it is found that the length required for 20 complete turns is 75*4". The diameter of the cylinder is 1 -2" find roughly the value of t.
:
bicycle wheel, 28" in diameter, makes 400 revolutions in travelling over 977 yards. From this result estimate the value of ir.
Ex.
3.
A
then
:
and
this is true
Now
so that
as the
(i)
(ii)
however great n may be.
Area
of
circle
=J =1
.
. angles.
Suppose the circle divided into any even number of sectors having equal central angles denote the number of sectors bj"^ 7i.
and
this is true
if
however many
sides the
polygon
may
have. and the angles at D and B tend to become rt.
CIRCUMFERENCE AND AREA OF A CIRCLE.TERNATIVE METHOD. AAOB = 7^. number of sectors is increased.
Let AB be a side of a polygon of n sides circumscribed about a circle whose centre is O and radius r. each arc is decreased the outlines AB.
203
THE AREA OF A CIRCLE. Then we have
Area of polygon
= 71. the area of the circle = the area of the fig.
.
circumference x r
27rr
. CD tend to become straight.
.
Xr
AI. jABxOD = J nAB xr = J (perimeter of polygon) x r
..
the perimeter and area of the polygon may be made to differ from the circumference and area of the circle by quantities smaller than any that can be named hence ultimately the
of sides is increased
Now
number
without
limit. Let the sectors be placed side by side as represented in the diagram . ABCD .
The
.
THE AREA OF A SEGMENT. they cut off an arc whose length = ^^ of the circumference (ii) a sector whose area = ^|^^ of the circle .
arc
AB X radius. whose length is the semi-circumference of the circle.27rr xr=7rr2. ABCD ultimately becomes a rectangle.
= J.
204
GEOMETRY.
. the fig..
If
two
and
make an angle of 1°. then
radii of a circle
(i) (i)
the arc
AS
= -^^
of the circwmference
of the area of the
(ii)
the sector
AOB = k^t:
circle
= ^^
of (J circumference x radius)
=J
.
Thus when n is increased without limit.
The area of a minor segment is found by subtracting from the corresponding sector the area of the triangle formed by the chord and the radii.
.'.if the angle AOB contains D degrees. and whose breadth is its radius. Thus
Area of segment ABC = sector OACB triangle
AOB. :. Area of circle = ^ circumference x radius
.
area of a major segment is most simply found by subtracting the area of the corresponding minor segment from the area of the circle.
THE AREA OF A SECTOR.
Prove that the circles touch one another. circular ring formed by two concentric circles whose radii are 5 '7" and
4-3".
Draw a
.
:
circles
3.
12.
'\
v
so as to give
a
result
of the assigned
1. Find to the nearest hundredth of a square inch the areas of the whose radii are (i) 2*3". In a circle of radius 7*0 cm.
Find
area
9. (ii) 10*6". and its width is 1 '0" as ^^. find approximately the radii of the two circles..
circle.
whose
2.
[In each case choose the value of degree of accuracy.
t
of the ring is 22 square inches.
and 6*0 cm.
Find to the nearest millimetre the circumferences of the circles (ii) 100 cm. a square is described find to the nearest square centimetre the difference between the areas of the circle and the square.
is
to the nearest tenth of an inch the side of a square whose equal to that of a circle of radius 5".
taking
10.
8.
Find to the nearest hundredth of a square inch the area of the 5.
circle of radius I'O" having the point (TG". 0) and (0. Draw on squared paper two circles whose centres are at the points (1'5".
205
EXERCISES.
two concentric
7.
Find to the nearest hundredth of a square inch the difierence between the areas of the circumscribed and inscribed circles of an equilateral triangle each of whose sides is 4". "8").
11. and find approximately their circumferences and areas. and whose radii are respectively '7' and 1 "O".
CIRCUMFERENCE AND AREA OF A CIRCLE. is inscribed in a Calculate to the nearest tenth of a square centimetre the total area of the four segments outside the rectangle.
centre. Shew that each of the last two circles touches the first.
A circular ring is formed by the circumference of
The area
two concentric
circles. Find to two places of decimals the circumference and area a square whose side is 3*6 cm. circles is equal to the area of a circle whose radius is the length of a tangent to the inner circle from any point on the outer.
of a
circle inscribed in
4.
Shew that the area of a ring lying between the circumferences of 6.
A rectangle whose sides are 8*0 cm. 1*2") as Also draw two circles with the origin as centre and of radii 1*0^' and 3'0" respectively. radii are (i) 4'5 cm.
If
I
.
and Escribed Circles of a
Triangle.
ABC is a triangle.
The sum
-at
If the circle inscribed in the triangle ABC touches the sides D. B. that the centres of tlie circles circumscribed about the four triangles AOB. if A. 9»-|' 90-16. DOA are at the angular points of a parallelogram.
and
of the diameters of the inscribed and circumscribed a right-angled triangle is equal to the sum of the sides containing the right angle. tqual circumscribed angles.
:
.
11.
S
S are the centres of the inscribed are collinear.
.
:
10. circle
.
Al
is
if
I
is
the centre of the inscribed circle. circumscribed circles shew that IS subtends at A an angle equal to half the difference of the angles at the base of the triangle. difference of the segments into which the third side is divided at the point of contact of the inscribed circle. and that they are equal.and I. Circumscribed. BOC.)
Describe a circle to touch two parallel straight lines and a third straight line which meets them. Three circles whose centres are A.
In any triangle ABC.
1.
drawn perpendicular
to
BC.
12.
(Theoretical. then
Al
is
the
The diagonals of a quadrilateral ABCD intersect at O shew 9. shew that AB = AC. B.
In any triangle the difference of two sides is equal to the 7. F the triangle ABC is the circumscribed circle of the triangle DEF. and S are the centres of the inscribed and 8. the centre of the escribed circle which touches BC shew that Ij. E.
Triangles which have equal bases and eqtud vertical angles have 2.206
GEOMETRY.
I
:
Hence shew that if AD is bisector of the angle DAS. F .
EXERCISES.
.
I. COD. Shew that two such circles can be drawn.
Given the base. In the triangle ABC. I. altitude. C are concyclic.
circles of
5. shew that the angles of the triangle DEF are respectively
90-4.
Ij
is the centre of the circle inscribed in the triangle ABC. and the radius of the oiroumscribed construct the triangle.
and
if
O
is
produced to meet the circumscribed circle at O shew that the centre of the circle circumscribed about the triangle BIC.
On the
Inscribed. C touch one another shew that the inscribed circle ol externally two by two at D. E. circumscribed circles . and 3.
4.
= the
vert.
the
DEC = the A DOC. to AB. CF meet
at the point
O.
:
16. C. let AD.'. BE.
the points O.
AB.
same segment.
ODC
are
rt. because the
.
(i)
The
vertices
of
intersection of the perpendiculars drawn from the a triangle to the opposite sides is called its
ortliocentre.
Z-
D
are concyclic
:
.THE ORTHOCENTRE OF A TRIANGLE. BE be the drawn from A and B to the opposite sides and let them intersect at O.
the sum of the L" FOA.
.
It IS required to
to
shew that
CF
is
perp.
AEB.
Then.DEB = the LDAB.
the
Z.
Join DE."
same segment.D. CF is perp. D. angle Theor.
/.
Definitions.
.
:
the points A. the remaining Z. DEB = a rt. Join CO and produce it to meet AB at
In
.
in the
Again.•. because the
angles.
angles.'. L FOA.
The perpendiculars drawn from
the vertices
of a triangle
to the
opposite sides are concurrent.
Z.
^"^
OEC.
ADB
B
in the
are
rt.
THE ORTHOCENTRE OF A TRIANGLE. opp.'. angle: that is.
.
FAO = the sum of the L" DEC.
F.E.
Q.
are concyclic
. E.
Hence the three perp» AD.
(ii)
The
is
triangle
formed by joining the feet
of the perpen-
diculars
called the pedal or orthocentric triangle.
.AFO = art.
perp"
the A ABC.
I. E.
207
THEOREMS AND EXAMPLES ON CIECLES AND
TRIANGLES.•.
Similarly
it
may
be shewn that the L*
by
BE
and CF.-.
ODE = the ^ODF. E are concyclic .d.-. AEF.C.
ODE = the
Z.FEA = the LB.
Z.BAC.FDB = the Z. BE. If the angle BAC is obtuse. meeting at the ortho-
CF
centre
O
. be the perp» drawn from the vertices to the opposite sides.A. C.
in the
Similarly the points O.
BE. B.
II.
°
same segment.
ODE
= the comp* of = the Z. In an acute-angled triangle the perpendictUars draxon from the vertices to the opposite aides bisect the angles of the pedal triangle through
which they pass.OCE
Z. let AD.OCE.
DBF
are equiangular to
Note.'
one another
(ii)
The
triangles
and
to the triangle
DEC.
In the acute-angled A ABC. EFD. CF
the L*
FDE.e.
DEF. DEF.
. D.
:.OBF. as in the last theorem. (i) Every tioo sides of the pedal triangle are equally inclined to that side of the original triangle in which they meet.EFA = the Z.
of the
But the Z.
bisect respectively
It is required to "prove that
AD.
it
the
Corollary.
EDO = the Z.
that the
the
Z. BE. and the Z.BAC. EFD
are bisected
q.
CF
.
the
Z.
Similarly
it
Z. each being the comp'
.
may be shewn
.'. ABC. that the points O.FDB = the
In like manner
may be proved that Z. D.BAO.
and
let
DEF be the pedal' triangle.
. then the perpendiculars bisect externally the corresponding angles of the peaal triangle.DFB = the Z.DEC = the Z.
It may be shewn.
Z.ODF=the Z.
F are
concyclic
in the
the
Z.OCE = the Z.OBF.
the
same segment.
Corollary.208
GEOMETRY.
For the
L EDC = the comp* of
the the
Z.
Z.
shew
that the angles
BOC.
ABC
is
:
circum-circle
8. prove that
ABC
0D
2.
I/O
is the
orthocentre o/ the triangle
ABC. BAC
4.
12.
base.
and
D. having given a vertex. A.
a triangle. to meet the circum-cirde in G.
its
orthocentre o/ the triangle ABC. BE and AE. then any one o/ the C is the orthocentre o/ the triangle whose vertices are
The three circles which pass through two vertices o/ a triangle orthocentre are each equal to the circum-circle o/ the triangle.
are supplementary.
3. are produced to meet the circum-circle at P and shew that PQ is parallel to the base. and 9.
7.
is the
I/O
four points O.
Three
circles are described
each passing through the orthocentre
of a triangle and two of its vertices : shew that the triangle formed joining their centres is equal in all respects to the original triangle. B.
and the centre of the
. O is its orthocentre.
the other three.
Q
:
The distance o/ each vertex o/ a triangle /ram the orthocentre is 10. and AK a diameter of the shew that BOCK is a parallelogram. E are taken on the circumference of a semi-circle described 6. double o/ the perpendicular draum /rom the centre of the circum-circle to
the opposite side.
209
EXERCISES.THE ORTHOOENTRE OF A TRIANGLE. the orthocentre. the straight line joining the orthocentre to the middle point of the base. In an acute-angled triangle the three aides are the external bisectors of the angles of the pedal triangle : and in an obtuse-angled triangle the sides containing the obtuse angle are the internal bisectors of the corresponding angles of the pedal triangle.
The orthocentre of a triangle is joined to the middle point of the and the joining line is produced to meet the circum-circle prove that it will meet it at the same point as the diameter which passes
:
through the vertex.
I/O
is the
AD
is
produced
orthocentre of the triangle and if the perpendicular = DG.
circum-circle.
5.
The perpendicular from the vertex of a triangle on the base. BD intersect (produced if necessary) at F and G shew that FG is perpendicular
:
:
toAB.
1.
by
Construct a triangle.
11. on a given straight line AB the chords AD.
.*."
OFA.
taking the differences of the equals in .
Since the
Z.*.
angles
angles
angle.
fuigles. having its vertical Z.
supplement
is
constant
is
that is.
I
eentre.
(i)
. and let BAG be any triangle on the base BC. CI be the Then is the inbisectors of its angles. . B.
. is constant the loous of is the arc of a segment on the fixed chord
is
I I
80
. and let Al. Bl.
III.
Then from the
(i)
A BIC.
Denote the angles of the A ABC C .
But A
.
the supplement of the Z.
the vert.
But the
A
is
constant. and constant vertical angle .
I
and from the
(ii)
A ABC. find the locus qf
the in-centre.
OEA are rt.
A + B + C = two rt.A equal to the L X.
: I
and
(ii).'.
LX
.
so that
. hence the locus of its vertex O is the arc of a segment of which BC the chord. angle + ^A.
.•.'.iA = one rt.X. CF.
Proof.
:
the points O. opp.
constant. angle = one rt. A BOC is the supplement of the
Z.
FOE
L
its
. . having its vertical angle equal to the given Z.:
. being always equal to the L X .
LOCI.
A
IV.
/. JA + ^B + ^C = one rt.
210
GEOMETRY.
Let BC be the given base.
Z. A. Draw the perp» BE. by A. and X the given angle . and let the L BIC be denoted
by
I.
It is required to find the locus
of O. the BOC has a fixed base.
It is required to find the locus
of
I.
E
are concyclie
is
the
Z.
Given the base and vertical angle of a triangle.
Proof.•. F. being always equal to the
.
+ iB + iC = two
rt.
Let BAC be any triangle on the given base BC.
its
Given the base and vertical angle of a triangUy find the locus oj
orthocentre. intersecting at the orthocentre O.
A.
I
or.
through a fixed point.
drawn from
5. Given the base BC and the vertical angle the locus of the ex-centre opposite A.
sum
of thd sides containing the vertical angle
:
find the
8. AB is a fixed chord of a circle. find the locus of the intersection of its diagonals.
any triangle described on the fixed base BC and having and BA is produced to P. the circumference of one of them. on. section of the bisectors of the angles PAB. to cut the other circle at X and Y find the locus of the intersection of AY and BX.
A and B
is
and PQ and QB. any diameter: find the locus of the intersection of PA
BAG
is
a constant vertical angle
equal to the
locus of P.
7. find the locus of the interparallel straight lines AP. a fixed point to a system of concentric circles. are drawn . two straight lines PA. and produced if necessary. and PAQ is any other straight line similarly drawn find the locus of the intersection of HP and QK.:
EXERCISES ON LOCI.
:
9.
Find the locus of the points of contact of tangents 4.
. and from its extremities PX. QBA.
:
. Find the locus of the intersection of straight lines which pass through two fixed points on a circle and intercept on its circumference an arc of constant length.
1.
BQ
Find the locus of the middle points of chords of a circle drawn 3.
11. so that BP is
. straight rod PQ slides between two rulers placed at right angles to one another. Two circles intersect at A and B HAK is a fixed straight line drawn through A and terminated by the circumferences.
find
Through the extremities of a given straight line AB any two 2.
6. or without the circumference. and AC is a moveable chord passing through A if the parallelogram CB is completed. are drawn perpendicular to the rulers find the locus of X.
A
QX
:
Two circles intersect at A and B. Distinguish between the cases when the given point is within.
A
of
a triangle
. any point on 10.
211
EXERCISES ON LOCI.
are two fixed points on the circumference of a circle. PB are drawn. and through P.
From any
point
P on
:
2.
:
the points P.
the circum-circle of the triangle ABC.
the
^PEF = the
Z-PAF.
C
are concyclic.
will be
shewn
to be in the
same straight
Join PA. PCD = the supp* of the L PEF.
Z. are collinear. PDC
angles.
EXERCISES. E. are
rt.•.
.
Find the locus of a point which moves so that
if
perpendiculars
are
drawn from
it
to the sides of a given triangle.
Again because the
.•.
Z-
Ohs.PCD.
sides
<^ o
Let P be any point on the circuni -circle of the A ABC and let PD.
. their feet are
collinear. drawn from P to the sides.
2%€ feet of the perpendicvlara drawn to the three triangle from any point on its circum-circle are collinear.
A
. or FD produced. B'C are collinear. PE. PF are drawn to BC and AB if FD.
angles. BC.
the
. PC.
F
Join
FE and ED
:
then
FE and ED
line. FE and ED are in one st. triangle
The
line
FED
is
known
as the Pedal or Slmson's Line of the
ABC
for the point P.
V. and any point P on the circum4.
L PAB
B
are concyclic.
Because the
.
simson's line.
1. F are concyclic
.'.«
PEA.*. E. D.
It is required to prove that the points D. in the same segment
the
= the suppt of = the Z. A.
Proof.
3. and meet again at P shew that the feet of perpenP to the lines AB. ference is joined to the orthocentre of the triangle: shew that thii joining line is bisected by the pedal of the point P. shew that PE is perpendicular to AC.
since the points A. E. cuts AC at E.
triangle is inscribed in a circle.
L?
PEC.
the points P. line. perpendiculars PD. PFA are
rt.
PED = the supp* of the Z.-. C. AC. .212
GEOMETRY. PR be the perps. P.
ABC
their oircum-circles diculars drawn from
and AB'C are two triangles with a common angle.
213
D.
CDi=:CEi=5-&. ITS CIRCLES. Ej.
(iii)
(iv)
(V)
(vi)
CD =BDi.
ITS CIRCLES. Fj the points of contact of the escribed circle. BDi = BFi=s-c.THE TRIANGLE AND THE TRIANGLE AND
VI. s the semi-perimeter of the triangle.
BD=BF=8-6.
The area
of the
A ABC=rs
=r^{8-a). which touches BC and the other sides produced : a. o denote the length qf the sides BC. and BD=CD. points of contact of the inscribed circle of the triangle ABC. Tj me radii of the inscribed and escribed circles. and r. AB . CA.
Prove thefdlomng
equalities :
(i)
AE =AF =8 -a. and D^. EE.
r. = a..
(vii)
Draw
the above figure in the case
when C
is
a right angle.
. b. F are the. = FF.
= 8-b.
CD =CE =s-c
(ii)
AEi=AFi=s. E. and
prove that
r=s-c.
I
'a*
's
BC.
I.
Ig. each of which passes through three of the are all equal.
circles. I3.
.214
VII.
points
I.
. CI2A.
aiid C. Ij. The points The
77ie
1.
(ii)
A.
I.
In the triangle ABC.
Ij
and
Ij.
I.
B.
\ are collinear
1^
:
so are B.
Ig .
|i
>
GEOMETRY. I3.
Is.
AB
Prove
(i)
the following properties
:
The points A.
(iv)
triangle
Ijljls
is
equiangular
to
the triangle
formed by
joining the points of contact of the inscribed
circle. ea^h is the orthocentre of the triangle whose vertices are the other three.
are collinear
so are
I3. and ^he centres of the escribed circles touching resvectively the sides and the other sides produced.
(v) Of the four points I.
(iii)
triangles BIjC. AI^B are equiangular to one another.
C.
.
(vi)
The four
Ij. is the centre of the inscribed circle. CA.^. I2. Ig.
or base produced. and the point of contact with the base of the in-circle . construct the triangle.
Given the base. Given the base. Given the base and vertical angle of a 4.
circle. find 5. which touch AC.
construct the
triangle. ing one another two by two. CIA. D3.
triangle are the centres
2. shew that llj. C.
(i)
With
(iii)
DD2=DiD3=&. find the locus of the 3. Ig.
. DDi = 6-'C. the vertical angle.
Given the centres of the
threfe escribed circles. and the point of contact with' 7. escribed circles .
shew that the centre
Given the base BC. How many solutions will there be ?
11. the vertical angle. and the centres of 12. centre of the escribed circle which touches the base. of the circum-circle is fxed. that the centres of the circles circumscribed about the triangles BIC. perimeter. Ig.
the figure given on page 214 shew that if the circles whose centres are I.
circles
(ii)
(iv)
DD3=DiD2=c. I3 the are bisected by the
ABC is a triangle. circumference of the circum-circle.D2D3=6 + c. and radius of the inscribed construct the triangle. construct the triangle.
6. Ig.
With three given points as centres describe three circles touch10. Ij.
II3
llg.
. and the vertical angle A of the triangle.
a
triangle. I3 touch BC at D.
and Ij. AIB lie on the circumference of the circle circumscribed about the given triangle. is the centre of the inscribed circle .
I
and
construct
In a triangle ABC.
Given the vertical angle. and Ig.
215
EXERCISES.
Given the vertical angle. and AB respectively shew that the points B.
Shew
that the orthocentre
and veHicea of a
of the inscribed and escribed
of the pedal triangle. shew 15. the radius of the inscribed 14. Dg. l| lie upon a circle whope centre is on the circumference of the circum:
circle of the triangle
ABC.
13. the base.
two
circle
.THE TRIANGLE AND
ITS CIRCLES. the locus of the centre of the escribed circle which touches AC.
t7'iangle. I3 the centres of the escribed circles 9. of an escribed circle . the length of the perpendicular from the vertex to the base the triangle.
Given the centre of the inscribed circle.
Given the base and vertical angle of a triangle. construct the triangle.
8. then
1. I is the centre of the circle inscribed in centres of the escribed circles. Dj.
a
is
and Xa
of the circle which passes through X.
VIII. a.
the
Ex.
THE NINE-POINTS CIRCLE.
is
BX = XC.'. p.
be shewn that E and F the points X. as diameter passes through D.
angle with
angle.
y
Join XY.
aDX
Similarly
.
216
GEOMETRY. Y. and the middle points of the lines joining the orthocentre to the vertices are concyclic. OC.
may
be shewn that
/S
and y
is
lie
on the
O" of this oirole.
.
rt. Za.
ZX
is
since BZ = ZA. since
the circle on
Xa
a rt. XZ.
In the A ABC.
it
may
on the
7 are
of this oirole Q.
. Y are concyclic
that
is. D.
AC
BO
produced makes a
. angle. p.*. In any triangle the middle points of the sides. F. a. F be the feet of the perp' to these sides from A. many of its properties may be deriv^ from the fact of its being the oiroum« oirole of the pedal triangle. Y. Z. Z. C . 64.
O
It is required to
prove that
/S. OB.
from the A ABO. Ya. F.
Similarly.
. E. CA.
the nine points X. E.
From this property the circle which passes through the middl« Obs. Z. and a. rt. let be the orthocentre. AZ = ZB.
lie
/3.
And from
But
A ABC. the points X.•. and Aa = aO. angle. a. E. the feet of the perpendiculars from the vertices to the opposite sides. y the middle points ot OA.
lies
it
C
:
Similarly
.
the
L XZa
a
.-. Z on the a diameter of this circle. Y. points of the sides of a triangle is called the Nine-Points Circle .. O"
Again.
Now
since
. are concyclic.'. Y. let X. the L XYa is a rt.B. Xa. Z be the middle points of the sides BC.
Za
is
par» to
BO. B. concyclic. D.
X
and
DC
.•.
let D.
2. par* to AC.D.
AB.
F middle points of the sides
.
and
the centroid is collinear with the circum-centre.
.
But SA is a radius of the circum-circle . angles the intersection of the lines which bisect Theor.
. It may be shewn that the pern. the centre N is the middle point of SO.*.d. the nine-points the orthocentre.
and
. and Xo is a diameter of the nine-points circle
.
point of
To prove that N is the middle SO.
since and EY are chords of the nine-points circle.*. the middle point of Xa is its centre but the middle point of SO is also the centre of the nine-points circle.
In the A ABC.e. 31.
C
SN = ON.
is
land the Z.
(ii) the radius of the nine-points circle is half the radius of the circum-circle. Examples 2 and 3.
SX = Oa
=Ao. Z be the D.
respectively.
because
-(
NX = Na.THE NINE-POINTS CIRCLE.
To prove that the radius of the nine-points circle is half the (ii) radium of the circum-circle. Similarly the perp.ONa.•. {Proved.e. Cor. .
SA = Xa.-.
XD
XD
is
1. its centre : .
the radius of the nine-points circle is half the radius of the ciroum< circle. 267. Y.] q. to XD from its middle point bisects SO
(i)
. 22. fSee also p. to EY at its middle point bisects SO that is.
also par^ to Aa.) Hence Xo and SO bisect one another at N.
:
Then from the A» SNX. E.
And SX
. and EY at rt.
(iii)
centre.d. S and N the centres of the circumscribed and nine-points circles
.-. these perp» intersect at the middle point of
:
SO
:
And
.*. let X. Xa is a diameter of the nine-points circle.
the feet of the perp* O the orthocentre .SNX = the Z. ONa.
Theor. q. By the last Proposition.
To prove
(i)
217
that
the centre
of the nine-points circle is the middle point of the straight line which joins the orthocentre to the circum-centre.
If I.d.
since
aN = NX.
And from
the
A Xap.
EXERCISES. BOO. Cor.
G is the centroid of the triangle ABC. l^.
1. O. Given the base and vertical angle of a triangle. shew that one 5.
Join
AX and draw ag par' to SO.
Given the base and vertical angle of a triangle.
COA.
For some other important properties of the Nine-pointa page 310.e.
To prove
that the centroid is collinear with points S. angle and one side of the pedal triangle are constant. O..
. then the circle circumscribed about ABC is the nine-points circle of each of the four triangles formed by joining three of the points I. 97.. q. kg=gQ.
2. p. III.
is.
and
.-.
O. All triangles which have the same orthocentre and the same circumscribed circle. Ex.
.2. the centre of the circle which passes through the three escribed
centres.
Theor.*. whose orthocentre is also the nine-points circle of each of the triangles AOB. p.
Then from the A AGO.
Circle see Ex.-.218
(iii)
GEOMETRY. Let AX meet SO at G.
gQ^GX.
That
the centroid is collinear with the points S. of a triangle ABu. and ag is par' to OG. AG = §of AX. I3. N. 1.
4.
N. 64.
. 54.
is
The nine-points circle of any triangle ABC.
is
:. I2. Ij. since Aa=oO. U are the centres of the inscribed and escribed circles 3. find the locus of 6.
Note. have also the same nine-points circle.
NG
par' to ag. find the locus of the centre of the nine-points circle.
Given the hose and vertical angle of a triangle. 1.
AB AB
said to be divided internally at X. XB
being in either case
the dividing point
.i-
two segments AX.
line
AB
is
the different of the
.
Obs.
AB
is
the sum of
In external division the given segments AX. contained by two adjacent sides AB.
divided externally at X.
the segments
the distances of
w. this is equivalent to the product AB AD.
. In internal division the given line the segments AX.
2. AD is denoted AB.
1.
Similarly a square on AB.
by
the sq. XB. or in AB produced.
A
the red. then X is said to divide AB into the
a
~
x
'
B
Fiff.
PART
IV. AD
for these sides fix its size
A
and shape.
THE GEOMETRICAL EQUIVALENTS OF CERTAIN
ALGEBRAICAL FORMULA
Definitions.
drawn on the
side
AB
is
denoted by
2.
In Fig. XB.
In Fig. If a point X is taken in a straight line AB.
X
of the given line AB. or AB^..
rectangle whose adjacent sides are AB.
rectangle ABCD is said to be i.
ON SQUAKES AND EECTANGLES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SEGMENTS OF A STRAIGHT LINE.
X from
is
the extremities
^
^
B
^^S2. AD .
]
Corollaries.
[Euclid
II.AX = (AX + XB)AX = AX2 + AX.
AB. AB.
when
the
D
EC
sq.
A
X
B
Then the
That
is.
221
3.
AX.AX + AB.: :
SQUARES AND RECTANGLES. (i) When AB is divided only at one point X.
2
and
Two special cases of this Theorem deserve attention.XB.
Then the
That
equal
is. and when
undivided line
the
AD
is
equal to AB.
D on AB = the
the given
EC
rect.
Or thus
AB.
Or thus
AB2 = AB.
(ii)
When AB
is is
undivided line AD
divided at one point X.
The square on
lirie
is
equal to the
contained by the whole lin^
and
eojch
sum of the rectangles of the segments.
. XB.
sq.XB.
The rectangle contained by the whole to tJie square on that segment with
and one segment
is
the rectangle contained hp
the two segments.
AX = the
on AX + the
line
rect.
AX + the
rect. and equal to one segment AX.AB
= AB(AX + XB) = AB.
AB. XB.
rect.
222
GEOMETRY. the square
on the given line is equal to the sum of the squares on the two segments together -with twice the rectangle contained by the segments.
Theorem
If a
51. 4.
[Euclid
II.]
straight line is divided internally at
any
point.
(aV
.
B --^-X
. the square sum of the squares on the two
rectangle
containsd
by the
A-*-
a.
223
Theorem
If a
on
52.
7.]
straight line is divided
externally at
the given line is equal to the segments diminislied by t%dce the
any point.SQUARES AND RECTANGLES.
[Euclid
II.
224
GEOMETRY.
Theorem
The
53.
[Euclid
11.
5 and 6.]
lines is equal to the
difference of the squares
on two straight
difference.
rectangle contained by their
sum and
A<.
g-C
Let the given
lines AB,
AC be placed
b units of
and
let
them contain a and
in the same st. length respectively.
line^
It is required to prove that
AB2 - AC2 = (AB + AC) (AB - AC)
namely that
Construction.
a^
;
-
b^
={a + b){a-b).
ACFG
;
On AB and AC draw the squares ABDE, and produce CF to meet ED at H.
Then GE = CB = a-&
units.
Corollary. If a straight line is bisected, arid also divided (internally or externally) into two unequal segments, the rectangle contained by these segments is equal to the difference of the squares on
half the line and on the line between the joints of
section.
2BC CD.
(i)
D
.]
every triangle the square on the side subtending
an
acute angle
that angle
those sides
sum of the squares on the sides containing diminislied by twice the rectangle contained hy one of and the projection of the other side upon it.
Hence AB2 = BC2 + CA2 .
.
equal to the
Fig:.
•
IS
a
rt.
[Euclid
II.
Then BD2+ DA2 = BC2 + (CD2+
But BD2 + DA2 = ABn f .
DA2.-.. 2.SQUARES AND RECTANGLES.
^
.
Q. or BC produced .
and
is
let
CD
the
required to prove that
-Proof.
AB2 = BC2 + CA2 . for the and CD2+DA2 = CA2j'
4.
AD
Let ABC be a triangle in whicb the z.
of these equals
Thear. to BC.
L. 52. so that projection of the side CA on BC.D.2BC CD.
22?
Theorem
In
is
55.
13. C is acute be drawn perp.
Since in both figures
BD
is
the
difference of
the lines
BC.
To each
add
DA2)
r^
z. CD.CD.
-2BC CD
.
BD2 = BC2 + CD2-2BC. i.
It
is
.
^Q^
'
^ ^^
iV
.E.
54 and 55.
1. in this case.ACB
is
AB2 = BC2 + CA2.
the Z.
(i) (ii) if
shew that
if
LC = G0\ ^C = 120%
then c'^=a^ + b'^-a^.
ABC
is
an isosceles triangle in which
AB = AC and BE is drawn
:
.
3.
then c^=a'^ + V^+db.'
.
D
(i)
C
If
D
B
is obtuse. 6 = 17 cm. a = 21 cm.
a right angle. when the aACB is right.
If the
Z.
Thus the enunciation
less
three
results
may
be
collected
in
a
single
The square on a
than the
side of
a
triangle is greater than.ACB
is acute.
55.
CD.
228
GEOMETRY.
many
2.
(iii)
The&r.
TJieoi'.:
.
In the
A ABC. so that CD (the projection of CA) vanishes
hence.
C(D)
B
DC
The&r.
difference in cases of inequality being twice the rectangle contained by one of the two sides and the projection on it of the other.
2BC CD = 0. equal
to.
54
If
the
Z..
CD. By how square centimetres does c^ fall short of a^ + b^^ Hence or otherwise calculate the projection of AC on BC.
Summary of Theorems
29. according as the
angle contained by those sides
is obtuse.
.
Shew
the the
that BC2 = 2AC
C£. 29. c = 10 cm.
AB2
= BC2 + CA2 .
In a triangle ABC.
or
the
sum of
the squares
mi
the other sides.. or acute
.
EXERCISES.2BC
.
perpendicular to AC. AD coincides with AC.
Observe that in (ii).ACB
AB2
(ii)
= BC2 + CA2 + 2BC
a right anghj
.
one is obtuse.
The proof may
easily be
adapted to the case in which the
perpendicular
AD
falls
outside the triangle.
we have
AB2 + AC2 = 2BX2 + 2AX2.
Thecyr. Then of the z.
.D.*AXB. to
. and the other acute.
Let ABC be a
base BC.
Thear.
In any triangle the difference of the squares on two sides is equal to twice the rectangle contained by the base and the intercept between the middle point of the base and the foot of the perpendicular draion from the vertical angle to the base. AXC.
And from
the
A AXC.
BC and consider the case in which AB and AC are unequal. 55.
triangle.
.
In any triangle the sum of the squares on two sides is equal to twice the square on half the third side together with twice the square
on
the
median which
bisects the third side. and AD falls within the triangle.
and AX the median which
bisects the
It is required to prove that
AB2 + AC2 = 2BX2
+ 2AX2.
Adding these
results.E.2XC
. 54.
EXERCISE.
Note.
229
Theorem
56. Let the ^AXB be obtuse.
XD.
perp.
Draw AD
Then from the A AX B.
AC2 = XC2
+ AX2 .
and remembering that XC = BX.squares and rectangles.
AB2
= BX2 + AX2 + 2BX XD.
Q.
as Y moves
If
AB
example to trace the changes from A to B. if a perpendicular is drawn from the right angle to the hypotenuse. the square on this perpendicular is equal to the rectangle contained by the segments of the hypotenuse. the midpoint of AB.
Case
7. use the result of the last in the value of AY^ + YB'^.
(ii)
may
is
be derived from Theorem 52 in a similar way. YB = 8AX2. then
AB2=AX2 + XB2 + 2AX.
If a straight line is divided internally at Y.
Also deduce
4.
In the formula
(a
+ &) (a
-
&)
= a^ .i^.
(ii)
—
^
)
~
(
o
)
*
6.
and AY is drawn to cut the base Prove that YC.
Use the
CJorollaries of
Theorem 50
to
shew that
if
a straight line
AB
is
divided internally at X.
internally or externally at Y.
If a straight
(ii)
nally. b = —n^*
DC
"4"
7/
iK
t/
and enunciate verbally the
resulting theorem. and also divided (i) interexternally into two unequal segments at Y. 9.
substitute a =
^ —^.
1. shew that the 5.
AY2 = AC2 .2ah.X Y2)
.
Explain this statement by reference to the diagram of Theorem 52. sheio that in either
AY2 + YB2=2(AX2 + XY2).
Deduce
this
(i)
from the Corollary of Theorem 53 from the formula a6= f
.
EXERCISES ON THEOREMS 50-53. shew that AY = 2AB.
If
a straight line
AB
is
bisected at
X and
produced to Y. In a right-angled triangle.2 (AX + X Y) AX = 4AX2 . for external section. 10. case
line AB is bisected at X. YB continually diminishes as Y moves from X.2AY YB = 4AX2 .BY
.
80
.
(
X Y)
Theor.
8. for internal section .
2. 51. rectangle AY. twice the rectangle contained by the straight lines.]
divided internallj' at Y.
The sum of the squares on two stinight lines is never less than 3.
(i).2 AX2 .230
GEOMETRY. and
if
AY.
(
=2AX2 + 2XY2. 9.
AY2= AC2+ BY
. it from the formula (a . 53. YC.h)^ = a^-\-lfi.
[Euclid
II.
TJieor.]
[Proof of case
AY2 + YB2 = AB2 .
ABC
is
an
isosceles triangle.XB.
a circle is drawn .
In any quadrilateral the squares on the diagonals are together twice the sum of the squares on the straight lines joining the middle points of opposite sides.
In a triangle ABC.2U sq. prove that
if
BE.
AB is a straight line 8 cm..
by considering a
falls
CAB
in the
limiting position
when the vertex C
if
at
Y
in the base
is
AB. AB respectively'.
on the straight
8. find the locus of the vertex. in length.
. 7. and
:
section of tha diagonals. shew that
the base
BC
divided at
X
so that
7wAB2+wAC2=wBX2 + nXC2+(w+w)AX2.
Three times the sum of the squares on the sides of a triangle equal to four times the sum of the squares on the medians. .
.. the base
6 = 15 cm.
Prove
12.
ABC
:
is
a triangle.EXERCISES.
\4) Prove that the sum of the squares on the sides of a parallelogram equal to the sum of the squares on its diagonals.
triangle
6. if P is any point on circumference.
line
which joins the middle points
of the diagonals. in.. find the distance
a rectangle. «iBX=nXC.. 64. as centre with radius 5 cm. and
on
deduce the Z. then
AY2 + YB2 = 2 (AX2 + X Y2). 230 Ex. and from its middle point 1.
The sum of the squares on the sides of a quadrilateral is greater than the sum of the squares on its diagonals by four times the square
7. and
O
the point of intersection of
its
medians
shew that
AB2+BC2 + CA2=3(OA2 + OB2 + OC2).A. p.BF + AC. cm. the angles at B and C are acute are drawn perpendicular to AC.2±OC2-. shew that the
O
AP2+BP2=82sq.
If
a straight line
AB
is
bisected at X. ]
this
from Theorem
56. [See Ex. BCi^s^-o5_and OA. is
10.
The base
theother sides = 122
is
of a triangle = 10 cm. If a =17 cm.
3. and the sum of the squares sq.
2. and also divided (inter-
nally or externally) at Y. cm.
In a triangle ABC. calculate the length of the median AX.CE.
9.]
l^
A BCD
is
O any point within it shew that OA^ + O02=OB2 + OD2..
to within
'Or'.
In a triangle ABC.
of a
^35ESoft^r diagonal
eqHgiJ to
^_^_^^
rhombus and
its
shorter ndiagonat isach measure
-S-" . cm.
11.
and
c
=S
BC is bisected at X.
CF
BC2=AB.
[See p.
EXERCISES ON THEOREMS 54-56.
E.
.
Proof. XB = the rect.]
it.
is
CX.
thord which
JEach rectangle
equal
to the
square on half the
is bisected at the
given point X.
circle. and r the radius.232
GEOMETRY.EX) = (AE + EX)(AE-EX) = AE2 . OX.
If two chords of a circle cut at a point within contained by their segments are egimh
the rectangles
D
In the point
ABC. XD.
Corollary.
KECTANGLES IN CONNECTION WITH CIRCLES.
XD.
=
the L' at E are
rt. l'. XB = the
recL CX. to the chord AB. AX.
let AB.D.
XD = r2-OX2. CX.
r2
-
0X2.
. of the given
Supposing
bisecting
it.
Q.
Let
O
be the centre. = (AE2 + OE2)-(EX2 + OE2)
53.
CD
be chords cutting at the interna]
X
It
is
required to prove that
the
red AX.
and therefore
Join OA.-.
OE drawn
perp. 35.
the rect.
since
Similarly
it
may
be shewn that
the rect.
XB = (AE + EX) (E B .
AX.EX2 Thear.
THE0REai5jJ
[Euclid III.
The
rect.
=
the
z.
AX.AE2 Them-.
CX. AX.
circle.
Q.
. XD = 0X2 _ ^2. OT.^2^
.
OE drawn
perp.
the rect.-.
XD = the
sq.
58. OX."
0X2
_
j-2^
gince
at
E are
it
rt. and let XT be a tangent drawn from "^ that point. at the externaL^oint X . 36.
on XT.
XT2 = 0X2 .
XB = (EX + AE) (EX .
AX.
The
rect.
XB = the rect.
[Euclid III.
The&r. CD be chords cuttin^when produced. And since the radius OT is perp.
on XT. _
It is required to prove that
the rect.E.
tangent XT.
Let
O
be the centre.
XB = ^^e
reel CX.
XD = the
sq.
and therefore
Join OA.]
cut at
when produced. to the
Similarly
.
233
Theorem
If two chm'ds of a
circle.
Proof. = (EX2 + OE2)-(AE2 + OE2)
53.^4et AB.
•
. CX.D. 2 9.RECTANGLES IN CONNECTION WITH CIRCLES.
the rectangles contain^ed hy their segments are
equal. to the chord AB. and r the radius of the given
Suppose
bisecting
it.
a point outside
it.
from
the point oj
\
In f^e 0ABC.
And
each
rectangle is equal to the square on the tangent
intersecti&n.
^^
may be shewn that the rect.EB) = (EX + AE)(EX-AE) = EX2 .
XB = IVIX2. and XA = 4-5 cm. secant XAB and a tangent external point X. A point X moves within a circle of radius 4 cm.
straight lines intersecting at X. D are concyclic. and compare the results.
(i)
(ii)
AX
and MX=2-(y'.
of
CX = 2-7".. If of the semi-circle.. 5 cm. (i) Measure the segments of AB and CD hence find approximately the areas of the rectangles AX..
{Numerical and Graphical.XQ=12 sq. find XT.
(i)
rectangles
(ii)
Measure XA.
(iii)
Find by how much per
from
its
cent.
. your estimate of the from its true value.
CD
and
two
XB = l-2". and PQ is any chord passing through X .. C.
Draw
.
and from the
rect. from the centre O. Through X draw any two secants XAB.
(ii) Draw the chord right-angled triangle
M N which OXM calculate
is
bisected at
X
. from the centre O. a perpendicular ference at M shew that
:
drawn on a given line AB and from X.XB and CX.RECTANGLES IN CONNECTION WITH CIRCLES.
are
AB. and XB=2-4". and within it take a point X 3 cm. hence find approximately the XA XB and XC XD.
EXERCISES ON THEOREMS 57-59.
Draw a
ment. find the length
XD.
XB
Draw a circle of radius 3 cm. Draw the tangent XT . CD. Through X draw any two chords AB.
true value. B.. B.XQ = 20sq.XD.)
235
a circle of radius 5 cm. find XB. if in all positions PX. and
AX = 4-9
cm.
your estimate of the
rect.
cm. XD.
5. and take an external point X 2.
(i)
A
XT
are
drawn
to a circle from an
If If
(ii)
XA=0-6".. XCD..
hence find the diameter
If
the radius of the semi-circle = 3 '7 cm.
AX. find XB
. C.
What will
the locus be
if
X
moves outside the same
circle.
find
MX.
6. If A. XT=7-5 cm.
circle
through A.
AX. XB and XC.
the value of XM^.
(iii)
differs
Find by how much per cent. and from the right-angled triangle XTO
.
XB
differs
3.
AX. any XM is drawn to AB cutting the circum. and check your result by measure-
4.
A
serai-circle is
point in AB.
=2-5". and compare the
1.
so that
PX. find the locus of A.?
.
results.
calculate the value of XT^. AX = 1-8''. cm.
.
AjIO
is
a triangle right-angled at C and from drawn to the hypotenuse shew that
is
.
diameter of a
.
2. and intersect at O
:
A
AO.DB = CD2. a point of intersection of two circles.
8.OP=BO. DAF are drawn.
A
is
. if in AP a point Q is taken so that AP AQ is constant. each passing through a centre and terminated by the circumferences shew that
9.
B.XD.
:
CA.
circle.
11.
common chord produced
common tangent
are equal.236
GEOMETRY. BQ are drawn from shew that to the opposite sides.
and through any point
one in each
X
in their
common chord two
that
chords AB. two straight lines CAE.
12.
. tangents
drawn
to
to
them from any point
circles
in their
5.
D
are concyclic.
.
If
two
circles
intersect.XD.
Through A. perpendiculars AP. find the locus of Q.0Q=r3.
:
ABC
C a perpendicular
AD.
P and
any straight at Q.
shew
3.
4.
^1^
If
from any external point P two tangents are drawn to a O and radius r .AF.OQ.
line is
and CD is perpendicular to drawn from A to cut CD
AP AQ = constant.
CD are drawn.
shew that
If
AB
produced bisects PQ.AE = DA. AX. and from drawn to the hypotenuse shew that
is
:
ABC
C
a perpendicular
AB. shew that
if
.
7.
CD
is
a triangle right-angled at C.
AB
at
(or
AB is a fixed AB produced)
the circle
circle.
two straight
= CX.
is
If a
PQ
drawn
two
which cut at A
and
6. C. Deduce from Theorem 58 that the tangents drawn rom any external point are equal.
{Theoretical.AD=AC2.
a fixed point. and CD a fixed straight line . AP is anv straight line drawn from A to meet CD at P.
to a circle
If
two
circles intersect.
. CD intersect at X so that AX XB deduce from Theorem 57 (by redrictio ad absurdum) that
the points A.
and B
In the triangle ABC.XB=CX. B.
lines AB.
EXERCISES ON THEOREMS 57-59.)
/\.
given circle whose centre is shew that of contact at . and if OP meets the chord
Q
0P.
A semi-circle is described on AB as diameter.PD-fAM.
6. when
cZ=l'2".
PIV|2=PC.
Hence
^ (^ ^ 2r) = t^.
Hence find the approximate distance at which a bright light raised 66 feet above the sea is visible at the sea-level.
hy a diagram
in
which
1"
Employ the equation h{2r-h) = c^
is
to find the height of
an arc
whose chord
16 cm.
r. find roughly the diameter of the earth.
.
If h is the height of an arc of radius prove that b^=2rh.)
:
RECTANGLES IN CONNECTION WITH CIRCLES. tangents AE and DF are drawn if the common chord is produced to meet the tangents at G and H.
drawn
intersecting at
P
:
shew that
AB2=AC. and the two direct common 8.. 2.
3. and any two chords
BD
are
AC.
of the
arc=^.
If
and
PM
from an external point P a secant PCD is drawn to a is perpendicular to a diameter AB. the height Shew by Theorem 57 that
h{2r-h)=c'^.
EXERCISES ON THEOREMS 57-59.
If the height is
and
its
height
is
18 feet
reduced by 8
feet.
4.
and
h the
chord of half the
7. and
If the horizon visible to an observer on a cliff 330 feet above the 5. shew that
circle. the
find the diameter of a circle in a segment 8" in height.
arc.
9.
Hence
which a chord 24" long outs
off
The radius of a circular arch is 25 feet.
and t the length Theorem 58 that
shortest distance from an external point to a' of the tangent from the same point.
Two circles intersect at B and C.
{Miacdlaneoua.
?
the radius remaining the same.BP.
The chord of an arc of a circle = 2c. shew by
find the diameter of the circle verify your result graphically.
If
d denotes the
circle.
Explain the double result geometrically. by
how much
will the span be reduced
Check your calculated results graphically represents 10 feet.MB. shew that
:
GH2=AE2-fBC2.
237
radius = r.
1. find the span of the arch. sea-level is 22J miles distant.
and t=2'4". and radius 17 cm.AP-fBD.
18.
.
a square eqwil in
C
Problem
32.
Draw a
Apply
rectangle equivalent to this triangle.
On AE draw
Then BF
Proof. and produce CB to meet the circumference at F.
Produce AB to E. a semi-circle.
rectilineal figure.
to the rectangle the construction given above.
Corollary.
of AE.
= (r-f-XB)(r-XB) = r2-XB2 = FB2. from the rt.
Let X be the mid-point Join XF. 17
Reduce the given
figure to a triangle of equal area.
PROBLEMS.
to
To
describe
a square equal in area
any given
Prob.
angled
A FBX.
and r the radius
of
Then the
AC = AB BE
.
^
a
a/rea to
X
Let ABCD be the given rectangle. Proh.
rect.
is
a side of the required square.238
GEOMETRY.
the semi-circle. Construction. making BE equal to BC.
a line 8 cm.
. of each side. a line 9 cm.
first
Hence give a graphical solution.
1. 9. of
the equations
x-y=%. solve the following equations by a graphical construction.
Draw a
area. cm. and test your drawing by calculation.
your unit of length. Noticing that (i) x"^ + y"^ = kE^ (ii) a:y=2AAPB=AB.
.:
PROBLEMS ON CIRCLES AND RECTANGLES.
a. The area of a rectangle is 25 sq. so that square on a side of 4 cm. in length.
Draw any
rectangle whose area
square of equal area. correct to one decimal figure
Taking yu'
a-s
:
x + y = 40. and measure the length of its side. devise a
-. Construct an equal square.. by 2 cm.
is 3 -75 sq. and construct a Find by measurement and calculation the length
. and the length of one side 7*2 cm. 245.
xi/=lQ.
xy=^Q.
[Problem
18].
Draw
a quadrilateral
.
5.
'
6. so that square on a side of 6 cm. of
x + i/=9. and denote these lines by x and y.
is
xy = lQ9.
Draw an equilateral triangle on a side of 3". Test your work oy measurement and calculation. On a straight line AB draw a semi -circle.
AX XB = lhe
Hence
Divide AB. externally at X.
What
is
rectangle 8 cm. BC=CD=5 cm.
. in.]
find a graphical solution.
graphical solution of the equations
a. rectangle of equal area [Problem 17]. Find graphically the side of a square equal in area to a rectangle whose length and breadth are 3*0" and 1'5".2
:
+ y2=100.
7. 3. PX . and from any point P on the circumference draw PX perpendicular to AB. internally at X.
8. correct to the first decimal place. . PB. the length of each side ?
and construct a square of equal
2. Hence find by construction and measurement the side of an equal square. Join AP. and construct a 4. Reduce this figure to a triangle and hence to a rectangle of equal area. .y=25.
239
EXERCISES. correct to the the simultaneous equations
:
decimal place.
10. find graphically the length of the other side to the nearest millimetre.
AB = AD = 9cm. [See p.
AX XB = the
Divide AB.
ABCD from the following data: A = 65°. in length.
ax.
half AB. a. Hence illustrate the above proof graphically.
EXERCISE. from the
rt. BC = CD = |.
each of these equals take ax
From
then
or. and a{a-x).
a^-ax = x'^.
.
Problem
To
the whole
33.BX^AX^. to AB. AD = a. On AB.
AX equal
divided as required at X.
= (AC-BC)(AC + BC).
S40
GEOMETRY. and on opposite sides of AB.
H
X G
Let AB be divided as above at X.
line to
be divided at a point X in such a
way
that
AB.
BC
perp. draw the squares ABEF. a{a-x) = x'^.
angled
A ABC.
and make BC equal
to
From CA From AB
Then AB
Proof. a^ = x{x-\-a) = x^ + ax.
to AD.
.
Draw Construction.
Let AB = a units
and
let
AX = «.
Now
that
is.
is
cut off
cut off
CD
equal to CB. In this diagram name rectangular figures equivalent to a^..
of length. x{x + a).BC2.
is.
that
AB.
3r---vX a-x R
Let AB be the
st.'.BX = AX2. AXGH and produce GX to meet FE at K.
ThenBX = a-ic. Join AC.
AB2 = AC2.
divide a given straight line so that the rectangle contained hy
and one fart may
A^
he equal to the square
on
the other part. AX..
S.]
Hence prove
(i)AX = -2--2. and
consequently
BX = a-x. Measure AX'. Ill -IV.
To
obtain X'. 240 must be modified thus
:
CD
AX'
is
to be cut off from
AC produced from BA produced.BX = AX2.
MEDIAL SECTION. explaining the geometrical meaning of the negative sign. the construction of p. shew that
AC = ^.
(
[Theor.
line
AB
is
divided at X. and from the greater segment a part is taken equal to the less.. shew that the greater segment is also divided in medial section. Divide AB. 3.
Q
.
in the negative sense.
then
a{a-x) = x^.BX' = AX'2.-2. and find
Divide a straight line 4" long internally in medial section. externally in medial section at X'.
and
or>
if
AB=a.
Measure the greater segment.
1. a line 2" long. so that
A
(i)
(ii)
AB. AB may be divided internally at X.
(n)
AX'= ..
and the roots
the lengths of
namely.
EXERCISES.
a? + ax-a'^=0. 29. If a straight line is divided internally in medial section.
241
straight line is said to be divided in Medial Section when Note. and externally at X'. the rectangle contained by the given line and one segment is equal to the square on the other segment.BX=AXa.
of this quadratic.
In the figure of Problem 33.
If a
St.
Algebraical Illustration. so that
AB. —^
—
« ^^^ ~
(
"^"^^
)'
AX and
AX'.G. that is to say. AB. This division may be internal or external . its length algebraically.
2.
H. and obtain its length algebraically. AX = a. internally or externally.+ 2
)•
4.
CXB CX = CB = AX. and radius AB.the z.
Then ABC
Proof.
. XCA .
draw the
33
(This construction
shewn separately on the
chord BC equal to AX. XCA = twice the l A. CBX = the z.
.)
AB BX = AX2. the ^ XAC = the z. A.-.
To each add the l XCA
then the l BCA = the l XAC + the l XCA = the ext.
X
and
C. the L XAC + the z.
segment. .
in it place the
BCD
and
Join AC.
Prob.
. XCA = twice the z.
Join XC.. and suppose a circle drawn through
construction. .
having each of the angles at the base
d&hble of the vertical angle.
A. 59. the z.
.
at X.
.
With
centre A. AXC
at
C
Theor.
B
Construction.
left.
BC touches
the
= BC2.-.'. But the L ABC = the L ACB = the z.
. in the
alt.
is
the triangle required.-.
the z. Z.
Pr&ved.
Problem
To draw an
isosceles triangle
34.XAC.*.
Now.CXB.
.
.
. XAC 4.*.
842
GEOMETRY.
*
And the L BCA = the L CBA.
c
and divide
it
Take any
so that
is
line AB. for AB = AC.BCX
= the
Z. by
BA BX = AX^
.
B = the Z. S' the in-centre and circum-centre of the triangle CBX.
In the figure of Problem 34.
may be
constructed.
2
if
•
In the figure of Problem 34.
9.
Z.
How many
2.
circum-circle of the triangle
ABC
.
the circle
(ii)
(iii)
AXC = the
.
In the figiire of Problem 34.
I I
ABC.
shew that
BC = CF. if is the in-centre of the triangle I'. XC.
q2
.
7.
BC.
If in the triangle
ABC.MEDIAL SECTION.
angle
is
In the figure of Problem 34 point out a triangle whose vertical three times either angle at the base.
CF
are sides of a regular decagon inscribed in the
circle
(iv)
BCD
CF
AX.
(i)
the two circles intersect at F.
triangle
Shew how such a
4.-Iv.C = twice the
shew
*^^^
BC_n/5-1
AB~
5. shew that the centre of the circle 6. circumscribed al)out the triangle CBX is the middle point of the arc XC.
243
EXERCISES.
are sides of a regular pentagon inscribed in
the circle
AXC.G. the rectangle con8.
If a straight line
AB
is
divided internally in medial section at X.
Shew how a
of
right angle
may
be divided into five equal parts by
means
3.
Problem
34. tained by the sum and difference of the segments is equal to the rectangle contained by the segments. III.
H.
degrees are there in the vertical angle of an isosceles triangle in which each angle at the base is double of the vertical angle ?
1.S. by substituting the values given on page
241. and
If a straight line is divided in medial section. shew that S' = S' I'. the I.
shew that
Also verify this result
AB2 + BX^ = 3AX2.A.
and their values may be obtained
by measurement.
Note. viz. and DE equal to \/36 or 6 cm. to
AB and
From F draw
FCC par^ to AB.
two straight AB. XB represent the roots of the equation.
a semicircle
.
divided as required at X. which depend on Problem 32.
AB
be the
st. or graphically by nit'ans of Problem 32.
Similarly AX'.
to find
two
numbers whose sum
and whose product
is 36.
AX XB = CX2
Prob.13x + 36 = 0.
is 13.
Now
to solve the equation a. the square on DE. 32.
line to be divided.
The purpose of
AX.
Let
square.
term of the equation is not a perfect square.
THE GRAPHICAL SOLXJTION OF QUADRATIC EQUATIONS.
If tlie last
in ar*.
is
cutting the O"* at
C and C.
= BF2 = DE2.
To do this graphically.
. perform the above construction.. The segments AX. and their product.
Application. having given their sum..
4-
.
I. as 11=0.
On AB draw
equal to DE.7a. and also at X'.
we have
or
6".
C'X' perp.
and from
B draw 6F
perp.
lines
X'B = DE2.
C. making AB equal to 13 cm.^.
and
DE
a side of the givea
Ck>nstruction.
From the following constructions.
To
by the segments
divide a straight line internally so that the rectangle contained may be equal to a given square.
C draw CX. XB.
this construction is to find
viz. a graphical solution of easy quadratic equations may be obtained. v^l must be first got by the arithmetical rule.
244
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the coordinates of the centre. (0. prove by Theorem 59 that it touches the aj-axis. 0) and find its radius. 25 10. C.
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point
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EXERCISES FOR SQUARED PAPER.
length of their
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20).
circles can
first
How many
centre of that in the
be so drawn? quadrant. B. 12). one through A. from the origin O. and the other through C.
through the points (16. 8) to touch the x-axis and by means of Theorem 68 find the
y-axis at the point
. 0).
6.
all lines of
construction) to touch the
and to cut the x-axis at (3.8) and prove by Theorem 57 that they are concyclic.
Draw a circle (shewing all lines of construction) through the Find the length of the otlier intercept on points f6.
d
respectively.
circle passes
(ii)
the length of the radius. C. 0). 0). 4). Prove that the circle must cut the tc-axis again at the point (27.PD.
common
chord.
(i)
(0. 9). sheiv
If
a
by Theorem 58 that it Find (i) the coordinates of the centre. (24. . D. also passes through (0.
(9. tangent to the circle from the origin. 0). y-axis. 9.
how
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A
circle passing
X-axis at P. (0.
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1.
6. | 677.169 | 1 |
Second Edition of successful, well-reviewed Birkhauser book, which sold 866 copies in North America Provides an up-to-date presentation by including new results, examples, and problems throughout the text The second edition adds a chapter on multiple-precision arithmetic, and new algorithms invented since 1997
"There a few classic books on algorithms for computing elementary functions.... These books focused on software implementation using polynomial approximations. Perhaps Muller's book is destined to become a new classic in this subject, but only time will tell.... Muller's book contains few theorems and even fewer proofs. It does contain many numerical examples, complete with Maple code.... In summary, this book seems like an essential reference for the experts (which I'm not). More importantly, this is an interesting book for the curious (which I am). In this case, you'll probably learn many interesting things from this book. If you teach numerical analysis or approximation theory, then this book will give you some good examples to discuss in class." —MAA Reviews (Review of Second Edition)
"The rich content of ideas sketched or presented in some detail in this book is supplemented by a list of over three hundred references, most of them of 1980 or more recent. The book also contains some relevant typical programs." —Zentralblatt MATH (Review of Second Edition)
"This book is devoted to the computation of elementary functions (such as sine, cosine, tan, exponentials and logarithms) and it is intended for specialists and inquiring minds as the author says in his preface. I also think that the book will be very valuable to students both in numerical analysis and in computer science. The author is well known among people working on computer arithmetic. I found the book well written and containing much interesting material, most of the time disseminated in specialized papers published in specialized journals difficult to find. Moreover, there are very few books on these topics and they are not recent." —Numerical Algorithms (Review of First Edition)
"This book is intended for two different audiences: specialists, who have to design floating-point systems…or to do research on algorithms, and inquiring minds, who just want to know what kind of methods are used to compute mathematical functions in current computers or pocket calculators. Because of this, it will be helpful for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students in computer science or applied mathematics as well as for professionals engaged in the design of algorithms, programs or circuits that implement floating-point arithmetic, or simply for engineers or scientists who want to improve their culture in that domain. Much of the book can be understood with only a basic grounding in computer science and mathematics." —Mathematica Bohemia (Review of First Edition)
"The author presents a state-of-the-art review of techniques used to compute the values of common elementary functions. Chapter 1 introduces the goals of techniques that produce good approximations. Chapter 2 reviews topics in computer arithmetic, including number representation (redundant and nonredundant) and the IEEE standard for binary floating-point arithmetic. Chapters 3 and 4 review the techniques (polynomial, rational, and table-based) used in some current microprocessors. Chapters 5, 6, and 7 review shift-and-add techniques, including the CORDIC method frequently used by calculator designers. Chapter 8 discusses range reduction. Chapter 9 discusses techniques that help produce correctly rounded results." —Mathematical Reviews (Review of First Edition)
"A must for those involved with designing numerical processors or mathematical software, the book should also interest calculus students for the new perspectives it offers on topics they might think they know very well. Suitable for upper-division undergraduates through faculty." —Choice (Review of First Edition)
"This fascinating book describes the techniques used by high-level compilers and by pocket book calculators to generate values of the common elementary mathematical functions." —ASLIB Book Guide (Review of First Edition)
"The author fully accomplishes his aim of giving the necessary theoretical background in order to both understand and build algorithms for the computation of elementary functions (such as sine, cosine, exponential, logarithms), that are the most commonly used mathematical functions. Hardware- as well as software-oriented algorithms are presented, together with a pertinent analysis of accurate floating-point implementations…Good examples are always chosen in order to introduce or to illustrate the methods, following the given cases. The book is very well structured…" —Analele Stiintifice ale Universitatii "Al. I. Cuza" din Iasi
Dalla quarta di copertina:
"An important topic, which is on the boundary between numerical analysis and computer science…. I found the book well written and containing much interesting material, most of the time disseminated in specialized papers published in specialized journals difficult to find. Moreover, there are very few books on these topics and they are not recent."
–Numerical Algorithms (review of the first edition)
This unique book provides concepts and background necessary to understand and build algorithms for computing the elementary functions—sine, cosine, tangent, exponentials, and logarithms. The author presents and structures the algorithms, hardware-oriented as well as software-oriented, and also discusses issues related to accurate floating-point implementation. The purpose is not to give "cookbook recipes" that allow one to implement a given function, but rather to provide the reader with tools necessary to build or adapt algorithms for their specific computing environment.
This expanded second edition contains a number of revisions and additions, which incorporate numerous new results obtained during the last few years. New algorithms invented since 1997—such as Matula's bipartite method, another table-based method due to Ercegovac, Lang, Tisserand, and Muller—as well as new chapters on multiple-precision arithmetic and examples of implementation have been added. In addition, the section on correct rounding of elementary functions has been fully reworked, also in the context of new results. Finally, the introductory presentation of floating-point arithmetic has been expanded, with more emphasis given to the use of the fused multiply-accumulate instruction.
The book is an up-to-date presentation of information needed to understand and accurately use mathematical functions and algorithms in computational work and design. Graduate and advanced undergraduate students, professionals, and researchers in scientific computing, numerical analysis, software engineering, and computer engineering will find the book a useful reference and resource.
Descrizione libro BirkhÇÏuser, 2005. Hardback. Condizione libro: NEW. 9780817643720 This listing is a new book, a title currently in-print which we order directly and immediately from the publisher. Codice libro della libreria HTANDREE0285840 | 677.169 | 1 |
Pedagogical insights gained through 30 years of teaching applied mathematics led the author to write this set of student-oriented books. Topics such as complex analysis, matrix theory, vector and tensor analysis, Fourier analysis, integral transforms, ordinary and partial differential equations are presented in a discursive style that is readable and easy to follow. Numerous clearly stated, completely worked out examples together with carefully selected problem sets with answers are used to enhance students' understanding and manipulative skill. The goal is to help students feel comfortable and confident in using advanced mathematical tools in junior, senior, and beginning graduate courses.
REVIEWS for Mathematical Methods for Engineers and Scientists | 677.169 | 1 |
This book teaches mathematical structures and how they can be applied in environmental science. Each chapter presents story problems with an emphasis on derivation. Linear and non-linear algebraic equations, derivatives and integrals, ordinary differential equations, and partial differential equations are the basic kinds of structures, or mathematical models, that are discussed. For each of these, the discussion follows the pattern of first presenting an example of a type of structure as applied to environmental science. Next the definition of the structure is presented. This is usually followed by other examples of how the structure arises in environmental science, then the analytic methods of solving and learning from the structure are discussed. This is followed by teaching numerical methods for use when the situation is difficult. In most cases, examples of using Matlab software to solve and explore the structures are also included. | 677.169 | 1 |
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Module 18 : Stokes's theorem and applications
Lecture 53 : Stokes' theorem for general domains [Section 53.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
How to verify the conclusion of Stokes' theorem for given vector fields and surfaces.
5
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Module 12 : Total differential, Tangent planes and normals
Lecture 34 : Gradient of a scaler field [Section 34.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
The notions gradient vector
The relation of gradient with the directional derivat
Module 13 : Maxima, Minima and Saddle Points, Constrained maxima and minima
Lecture 37 : Maxima and Minima [Section 37.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
The notions local maximum and local minimum of a function of several variab
Module 15 : Vector fields, Gradient, Divergence and Curl
Lecture 43 : Vector fields and their properties [Section 43.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
Concept of Vector field.
Various properties of vector fields.
Continuity and
Module 15 : Vector fields, Gradient, Divergence and Curl
Lecture 45 : Curves in space [Section 45.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
Concept of curve in space.
Parametrization of a curve.
Motion of tangent and normal to a curve.
Module 14 : Double Integrals, Applilcations to Areas and Volumes Change of variables
Lecture 40 : Double integrals over rectangular domains [Section 40.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
The concept of double integral over rectan
Module 16 : Line Integrals, Conservative fields Green's Theorem and applications
Lecture 46 : Line integrals [Section 46.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
How to define the integrals of a scalar field over a curve.
46.1 Line int
Module 16 : Line Integrals, Conservative fields Green's Theorem and applications
Lecture 47 : Fundamental Theorems of Calculus for Line integrals [Section 47.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
Fundamental theorem of calculus for
Module 16 : Line Integrals, Conservative fields Green's Theorem and applications
Lecture 48 : Green's Theorem [Section 48.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
Green's theorem which connects the line integral with the double integra
Module 8 : Applications of Integration - II
Lecture 24 : Volume of solids of revolution by washer method [Section 24.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
How to find the volume of a solid of revolution by the washer method.
24.1 Vo
Module 12 : Total differential, Tangent planes and normals
Lecture 35 : Tangent plane and normal [Section 35.1]
>
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
The notion tangent plane to a surface.
The notion of normal line to a surface.
35.1
Module 9 : Infinite Series, Tests of Convergence, Absolute and Conditional Convergence, Taylor
and Maclaurin Series
Lecture 25 : Series of numbers [Section 25.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
Convergence of a series of numbers.
Module 6 : Reaction Kinetics and Dynamics
Lecture 29 : Temperature Dependence of Reaction Rates
Objectives
In this Lecture you will learn to do the following
Give examples of temperature dependence of reaction rate constants (k).
Define the activated comp
Module 8 : Applications of Integration - II
Lecture 22 : Arc Length of a Plane Curve [Section 22.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
How to find the length of a plane curve.
22.1 Arc Length of a Plane Curve
A plane curve is the fu
Module 9 : Infinite Series, Tests of Convergence, Absolute and Conditional Convergence, Taylor
and Maclaurin Series
Lecture 27 : Series of functions [Section 27.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
Definition of power series.
Radiu
Module 10 :
Scaler fields, Limit and
Continuity
Lecture 28 : Series of functions [Section 28.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
The notion of distance in
and
.
Notions of neighborhoods of points.
Notion of convergence of sequence
Module 7 : Applications of Integration - I
Lecture 21 : Relative rate of growth of functions [Section 21.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
How to compare the rate of growth of two functions.
21.1 Relative Growth Rates of functio
Module 9 : Infinite Series, Tests of Convergence, Absolute and Conditional Convergence, Taylor
and Maclaurin Series
Lecture 26 : Absolute convergence [Section 26.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
More tests that help in analyzin
Module 8 : Applications of Integration - II
Lecture 23 : Area of Surface of revolution [Section 23.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
How to find the area of the surfaces generated by revolving a plane curve.
23.1
Area of a Surfa
Module 10 :
Scaler fields, Limit and
Continuity
Lecture 30 : Continuity of scaler fields [Section 30.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
The notion of continuity for scalar fields.
30 .1 Continuity of scalar fields:
Following the
Module 15 : Vector fields, Gradient, Divergence and Curl
Lecture 44 : Gradient Divergence and Curl [Section 44.1]
Objectives
In this section you will learn the following :
The divergence of a vector field.
The curl of a vector field.
Their physical signif | 677.169 | 1 |
I.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
DEFINE
Matrix
Matrix Dimensions
Identity Matrix
Matrix Inverse
Transpose of a matrix
Scalar multiplication of a matrix
II.
SHORT ANSWER
1. State the preconditions for each of the following
a. The multiplication of two matrices
b. The
I.
DEFINE
1. Gauss-Jordan Elimination Method
2. Unit Column
II. SHORT ANSWER
1. List and describe the three ways there are to solve a system of linear equations
as described in Chapter 2, Section 1 of the textbook
2. List and describe the row operations a
I.
DEFINE
1. Gauss-Jordan Elimination Method
2. Unit Column
II.
SHORT ANSWER
1. List and describe the three ways there are to solve a system of linear equations as
described in Chapter 2, Section 1 of the textbook
2. List and describe the row operations a
I.
DEFINE
1. Least Squares Formulas
II.
SHORT ANSWER
1. List the two unknowns we are looking to find when using the Least Squares
Formulas.
2.
3.
4.
III.
Use to rephrase the formulas for finding the Least Squares formula
List and describe the 3 kinds of l
MAT 121
QUIZ #3Take Home Quiz
SECTION 1 02/19/13
I.
DEFINE
1. Least Squares Formulas
II. SHORT ANSWER
1. List the two unknowns we are looking to find when using the Least Squares
Formulas.
2. Use to rephrase the formulas for finding the Least Squares form
MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS AND INFORMATION... Advice
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He teacher, excellent but not easy grader on quizzes, just took midterm and his quizzes prepared me very well for the midterm - great style, teacher, and personality
Course highlights:
got him for calc I - also like his style, quizzes are challenging but explains things well and works lots of examples
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Useful Links for Students
General Mathematics
An online forum consisting of teachers, researchers, students, etc., willing to help anyone with particular questions. This site also harvests a plethora of general mathematical resources and tools.
A site that offers comprehensible articulations of mathematical subjects ranging from pre-algebra to statistics and calculus.
MAT 100-103 - Algebra
This website provides detailed explanations of various topics in Math 100-103. Topics include factorization, venn diagrams, ratios, exponents, graphing linear equations, etc. There are multiple examples given for each topic with steps that are very easy to follow.
This website lists a range of topics in Algebra, fully explains the topics, and then provides many examples with answers for students to practice their Algebra skills.
MAT 104 - Finite Math
This website offers videos that explain different topics in finite math. You are able to submit problems to the website and they will upload a video of how to do the problem step by step.
MAT 111, 131, 132 - Calculus
This website offers worked-out solutions to odd-numbered exercises from the Calculus textbook by Larson.
This website has multiple Calculus problems with detailed solutions. It lists one problem at a time with easy-to-follow steps and has problems ranging in difficulty from easy to challenging.
Physics
An online forum—similar in format to MathForum.org—which hosts general discussions/help on Physics and its sub-fields (General, Classical, Quantum, etc.).
A site (which also offers personal assistance) formatted as a review sheet with in-depth explanations of the various subjects covered in general physics | 677.169 | 1 |
Course Description:
Course Code: GEN101
Credit hours: 3
Pre-Requisites: None
Learning Objectives:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts related to functions and their inverses
Students will identify and graph quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions as well as the conic sections; and will successfully demonstrate the application and knowledge of their properties to real world situations
Students will demonstrate proficiency in solving linear and non-linear systems using various algebraic, matrix, and graphical methods
Students will graphically represent the solutions to inequalities and system of inequalities that involve two variables
Students will use appropriate theorems and techniques to locate the roots of second and higher degree polynomial equations
Students will use the notation and formulae associated with arithmetic and geometric sequences and series
Students will demonstrate knowledge of binomial expansion, Pascal's triangle, and combinatorial formulae
Students will use technology appropriately in problem solving and in exploring and developing mathematical concepts
This course is designed as a review of advanced topics in algebra for science and engineering students who plan to take the calculus sequence in preparation for their various degree programs. It is also intended for non-technical students who need college mathematics credits to fulfill requirements for graduation and prerequisites for other courses. It is generally transferable as math credit for non-science majors to other disciplines.
2. Examine and interpret the graphs of circles, polynomial functions, rational functions, basic functions, and their transformations.
• Find the distance and midpoint between two points in the Cartesian Plane.
• Recognize the equation of a straight line, graph the equation of a straight line, find the slope and intercepts of a line, know the relationship between the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines, and be able to determine the equation of a line.
• Graph linear functions, quadratic functions, piecewise-defined functions, absolute value functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions.
• Understand vertical and horizontal shifts, stretching, shrinking, and reflections of graphs of functions.
• Recognize the equation of a circle, sketch the graph of a circle, and find the equation of a circle.
• Determine the rational zeros of a polynomial.
3. Apply the basic knowledge of a function in order to simplify functions, combine functions, and solve application problems involving linear and nonlinear functions.
• Apply the definition of a function, determine the domain and range of a function, evaluate expressions involving functional notation, simplify expressions involving the algebra of functions, graph functions by plotting points, use the definition.
• Understand the inverse relationship between the exponential and logarithmic functions. | 677.169 | 1 |
Basic Instructions
I don't have a particular video for you tonight. Instead I want you to read through the textbook section 6-1. As you read through, you can also try looking up videos at my.hrw.com (if you have a login for your history class you should be able to use the same login to access the math book, if you've had multiple logins to the site different years, try both.)
On HRW if you navigate to chapter 6, you can find some videos there. You are not required to watch the videos, you are required to pass the quiz on the right, and know the rest of the content from the section. THE QUIZ DOES NOT COVER THE WHOLE SECTION!!! So don't just do the quiz and think you know enough.
If you are checking this early, be sure to come back later and look for the quiz. | 677.169 | 1 |
Graphing Functions Unit Bundle
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This is Unit Bundle for the Algebra 1 Common Core Unit: Graphing Functions. This Unit Bundle consists of 13 Days of Lessons with Smartnotebook Files, PDFs & Worksheets, Homework Assignments, 1 Quiz, a two-day Review Stations Activity & a Unit Test. All teacher answer keys are provided. The suggested outline for this unit as well as sample pages from the unit can be seen in the Preview.
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Previous studies on integrating algebra and proof are scant, nonetheless promising, in regards to students' production of algebraic proofs. In this study, a group of 9 high school students (9th and 10th graders) participated in fifteen one-hour-long lessons carried out by the author at a school in the Greater Boston area, Massachusetts, United States of America. The overarching research question of the study is: what are the consequences of an integrated approach to algebra and proof on students' mathematical knowledge while they worked on math tasks from the "Calendar Sequence"? In particular, the goal of this study is to describe students' mathematical processes. In doing so, the author describes how students modeled the mathematical tasks using multiple variables and parameters. In addition, Dr. Martinez describes how students use equivalent expressions while engaged in producing and proving conjectures. The results of the teaching experiment provide promising evidence that students produced their own conjectures and meaningfully used algebra as a tool to prove. | 677.169 | 1 |
Mathematical Tools for Physics right answer doesn't guarantee understanding. Encouraging students' development of intuition, this original work begins with a review of basic mathematics and advances to infinite series, complex algebra, differential equations, and | 677.169 | 1 |
rules mathematical sets generalization
Algebra is often referred to as a generalization of arithmetic. As such, it is a collection of rules: rules for translating words into the symbolic notation of mathematics, rules for formulating mathematical statements using symbolic notation, and rules for rewriting mathematical statements in a manner that leaves their truth unchanged.
The power of elementary algebra, which grew out of a desire to solve problems in arithmetic, stems from its use of variables to represent numbers. This allows the generalization of rules to whole sets of numbers. For example, the solution to a problem may be the variable x or a rule such as ab=ba can be stated for all numbers represented by the variables a and b.
Elementary algebra is concerned with expressing problems in terms of mathematical symbols and establishing general rules for the combination and manipulation of those symbols. There is another type of algebra, however, called abstract algebra, which is a further generalization of elementary algebra, and often bears little resemblance to arithmetic. Abstract algebra begins with a few basic assumptions about sets whose elements can be combined under one or more binary operations, and derives theorems that apply to all sets, satisfying the initial assumptions.
Additional Topics
Algebra was popularized in the early ninth century by al-Khowarizmi, an Arab mathematician, and the author of the first algebra book, Al-jabr wa'l Muqabalah, from which the English word algebra is derived. An influential book in its day, it remained the standard text in algebra for a long time. The title translates roughly to "restoring and balancing," referring to the primary…
Applications of algebra are found everywhere. The principles of algebra are applied in all branches of mathematics, for instance, calculus, geometry, and topology. They are applied every day by men and women working in all types of business. As a typical example of applying algebraic methods, consider the following problem. A painter is given the job of whitewashing three billboards along the high…
The methods of algebra are extended to geometry, and vice versa, by graphing. The value of graphing is two-fold. It can be used to describe geometric figures using the language of algebra, and it can be used to depict geometrically the algebraic relationship between two variables. For example, suppose that Fred is twice the age of his sister Irma. Since Irma's age is unknown, Fred's …
Abstract algebra represents a further generalization of elementary algebra. By defining such constructs as groups, based on a set of initial assumptions, called axioms, provides theorems that apply to all sets satisfying the abstract algebra axioms. A group is a set of elements together with a binary operation that satisfies three axioms. Because the binary operation in question may be any of a nu | 677.169 | 1 |
A rigorous first course in linear algebra.The ideas introduced previously for 2- and 3-dimensional space are developed and extended in a more general setting.Definitions and examples of fields and vector spaces.Subspaces,spanning sets,linear independence,bases,dimension,direct sums.Linear mappings,kernel and image.Matrices and matrix algebra.Determinants,Echelon form.Eigenvectors and diagonalization.Orthogonal diagonalization of a real symmetric matrix.I encourage you to make informal use of Maple,which is available on the College Teaching Network,to help you with this course,either to check your coursework solutions or to guide you towards a solution, but you must submit conventional written solutions on paper to all assessed coursework.(It is much faster to write mathematics by hand than to use a computer!)Note that you will not have access to a computer for the test or exam.These theoretical ideas have many applications, which will be discussed in the module.These include: 1.Solutions of simultaneous linear equations.2.Properties of vectors.3.Properties of matrices,such as rank, row reduction,eigenvalues and eigenvectors. | 677.169 | 1 |
A typical American school day finds some six million high school students and two million college freshmen struggling with algebra. In both high school and college, all too many students are expected to fail. Why do we subject American students to this ordeal? I've found myself moving toward the strong view that we shouldn't.
My question extends beyond algebra and applies more broadly to the usual mathematics sequence, from geometry through calculus. …There are many defenses of algebra and the virtue of learning it. Most of them sound reasonable on first hearing; many of them I once accepted. But the more I examine them, the clearer it seems that they are largely or wholly wrong—unsupported by research or evidence, or based on wishful logic. (I'm not talking about quantitative skills, critical for informed citizenship and personal finance, but a very different ballgame.)
Hacker argues that the math used in the typical American workplace—even a technical, highly quantitative workplace—does not much resemble math as it is taught in the American classroom. Engineers, doctors, and bankers rarely use algebra as such. What we probably should be doing, Hacker thinks, is to foster mathematical intuition amongst students who can't master higher levels of abstraction.
Instead of investing so much of our academic energy in a subject that blocks further attainment for much of our population, I propose that we start thinking about alternatives. Thus mathematics teachers at every level could create exciting courses in what I call "citizen statistics." This would not be a backdoor version of algebra, as in the Advanced Placement syllabus. Nor would it focus on equations used by scholars when they write for one another. Instead, it would familiarize students with the kinds of numbers that describe and delineate our personal and public lives.
It could, for example, teach students how the Consumer Price Index is computed, what is included and how each item in the index is weighted—and include discussion about which items should be included and what weights they should be given.
I've had some Canadians point out Hacker's editorial to me in the spirit of "This guy's crazy, right?" But his remarks have to be understood in an American context. There has been a strong push in the U.S. for pretty high universal national standards in mathematics, standards which have seen many states run afoul of what's called "Algebra II" in curriculum circles.
In September, Tom Luce, former CEO of the National Math and Science Initiative, said that the United States needs a "STEM-literate population" that starts by "convinc[ing] the entire country that every child must conquer Algebra II." America has made steady progress toward that goal—in 1982, just 40 percent of high school graduates took Algebra II; in 2009, more than 75 percent did.
Keeping those figures in mind, here's a short sample from an Algebra II exam: I note with some alarm that it features a question about complex numbers, which I don't think I ever learned in the classroom despite having fought through Alberta's Math 31 high-school course and a year of university calculus and statistics. This is pretty esoteric stuff to be expecting "every child" in a large, diverse country to conquer. (I think only physicists would ever actually use complex numbers at work, though I know electrical engineers are expected to master them as part of their theoretical education.) Insofar as Hacker is just pointing that out, his op-ed falls into the category of "man identifies patent, unaddressed insanity swirling around him" rather than "man quarrels with high educational expectations."
Math has a special, awkward place in education. It is no wonder that it stirs passions and raises fears, for it is pure concentrated abstraction, and everybody senses on some level that how far you can go in math (speaking as someone who got the equivalent of a B in first-year calc) is a very precise, cruel measure of one's cognitive separation from the cleverer beasts. America is pushing Algebra II because, of all high-school courses, it is "the leading predictor of college and work success". But you don't need Riemann curvature tensors to understand the logical flaw in the proposition "If Algebra II predicts success, making everyone pass Algebra II will make everyone successful." Understanding the square root of minus one is no use to most of us, in itself; yet it is true that those who can be taught to understand it will, over time and as a group, earn and accomplish much more than those who don't. This is true of any reasonably abstract concept, which is why there is always confusion over the actual value of learning to read a musical score or figure out a left fielder's on-base percentage.
Andrew Hacker's "algebra problem" is an interesting symbol of how rampant egalitarianism is in the American academy. Primordial America possessed an intellectual counterweight to the Jeffersonian faith in education; the minor Founding Father Fisher Ames is said to have responded to the notion that "All men are created equal" with the retort "…but differ greatly in the sequel". Today's American right, however, takes the tactical ground that no child must be "left behind"—that all can be educated for a STEM future, just as any goose can make foie gras in his liver if he is stuffed full enough. This happened because American public education became compromised by the teacher trust and its slovenly "easier-for-us" ideology: it became too tempting to whack the education industry over the head with standardized testing and with the excellent results of other countries' education systems, as President Bush 2.0 did. It is probably not really realistic to expect the U.S. to compete in mass mathematics education with a small, homogenous Nordic country like Finland—but what American will admit to that? We built the Bomb and went to the Moon, man! (One supposes it would be unkind to note that the "we" in that sentence denotes, respectively, "a bunch of Europeans who fled the Nazis" and "a bunch of Nazis who fled the Russians".)
Even Hacker, whose essential complaint seems to be that 25% would be a much better estimate of the number of American children capable of mastering Algebra II than 100%, won't put it in such a direct, offensive way. But it doesn't help that he conflates "algebra as taught in American schools" with algebra as such. Algebra is, above all, a single step up in abstraction. It's a step that most children can take: once you give them the core idea of performing operations on "x" rather than on a particular number, the royal road is open.
And that much—the whole notion of a variable—is something ordinary people do require, if they hope to have the instincts, training, and mental safeguards Hacker agrees that they need. How the hell are you going to teach even the crudest statistics or concepts of probability to a student who doesn't get what a variable is? How could an ordinary Cartesian graph be comprehensible? How, indeed, would one teach the difference between arithmetic and geometric growth—and hence the power of compound interest?
I suppose you do it, though Hacker specifically denies it, by sneaking the abstraction in through the back door: you give eleventy real-life examples of compound interest at work, until the student eventually realizes that the principle's the same no matter what the actual principal and the particular interest rate are. He learns to identify a "variable" without being intimidated up front by xs and ys. There might be some merit in such an approach, for it is in fact the symbology that seems to frighten the math-averse. In this article about the rigours of Algebra II, a person claiming to be an accountant says "Most people I know who are lower income couldn't solve 2x = 14 if their life depended on it." And maybe he's right. Yet there can't literally be many people who couldn't stumble into an answer to "Two times what is fourteen?" if it were presented that way and they were given a few minutes to wrestle with it.
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Susanna Epp's Discrete Mathematics with Applications, Fourth Edition, provides a clear introduction to discrete mathematics. Renowned for her lucid, accessible prose, Epp explains complex, abstract concepts with clarity and precision. This book presents not only the major themes of discrete mathematics, but also the reasoning that underlies mathematical thought. Students develop the ability to think abstractly as they study the ideas of logic and proof.
While learning about such concepts as logic circuits and computer addition, algorithm analysis, recursive thinking, computability, automata, cryptography, and combinatorics, students discover that the ideas of discrete mathematics underlie and are essential to the science and technology of the computer age. Overall, Epp's emphasis on reasoning provides students with a strong foundation for computer science and upper-level mathematics courses.
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Susanna S. Epp received her Ph.D. in 1968 from the University of Chicago, taught briefly at Boston University and the University of Illinois at Chicago, and is currently Vincent DePaul Professor of Mathematical Sciences at DePaul University. After initial research in commutative algebra, she became interested in cognitive issues associated with teaching analytical thinking and proof and has published a number of articles and given many talks related to this topic. She has also spoken widely on discrete mathematics and has organized sessions at national meetings on discrete mathematics instruction. In addition to Discrete Mathematics with Applications and Discrete Mathematics: An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning, she is co-author of Precalculus and Discrete Mathematics, which was developed as part of the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project. Epp co-organized an international symposium on teaching logical reasoning, sponsored by the Institute for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science (DIMACS), and she was an associate editor of Mathematics Magazine from 1991 to 2001. Long active in the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), she is a co-author of the curricular guidelines for undergraduate mathematics programs: CUPM Curriculum Guide 2004.
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To facilitate an early initiation of the modeling experience, the first edition of this text was designed to be taught concurrently or immediately after an introductory business or engineering calculus course. In the second edition, we added chapters treating discrete dynamical systems, linear programming and numerical search methods, and an introduction to probabilistic modeling. Additionally, we expanded our introduction of simulation. In this edition we have included solution methods to some simple dynamical systems to reveal their long-term behavior. We have also added basic numerical solution methods to the chapters covering modeling with differential equations. The text has been reorganized into two parts: Part One,Discrete Modeling (Chapters 1-8), and Part Two, Continuous Modeling (Chapters 9-12). This organizational structure allows for teaching an entire modeling course based on Part One and which does not require the calculus. Part Two then addresses continuous models based on optimization and differential equations which can be presented concurrently with freshman calculus. The text gives students an opportunity to cover all phases of the mathematical modeling process. The new CD-ROM accompanying the text contains software, additional modeling scenarios and projects, and a link to past problems from the Mathematical Contest in Modeling. We thank Sol Garfunkel and the COMAP staff for preparing the CD and for their support of modeling activities that we refer to under Resource Materials below.
Goals and Orientation The course continues to be a bridge between the study of mathematics and the applications of mathematics to various fields. The course affords the student an early opportunity to see how the pieces of an applied problem fit together. The student investigates meaningful and practical problems chosen from common experiences encompassing many academic disciplines, including the mathematical sciences, operations research, engineering, and the management and life sciences. This text provides an introduction to the entire modeling process. The student will have occasions to practice the following facets of modeling and enhance their problem-solving capabilities: 1. Creative and Empirical Model Construction: Given a real-world scenario,the student learns to identify a problem, make assumptions and collect data, propose a model, test the assumptions, refine the model as necessary, fit the model to data if appropriate, and analyze the underlying mathematical structure of the model to appraise the sensitivity of the conclusions when the assumptions are not precisely met. 2. Model Analysis: Given a model, the student learns to work backward to uncover the implicit underlying assumptions, assess critically how well those as- sumptions fit the scenario at hand, and estimate the sensitivity of the conclusions when the assumptions are not precisely met. 3. Model Research: The student investigates a specific area to gain a deeper understanding of some behavior and learns to use what has already been created or discovered. Student Background and Course Content Because our desire is to initiate the modeling experience as early as possible in the student's program, the only prerequisite for Chapters 9, 10, and 11 is a basic understanding of single-variable differential and integral calculus. Although some unfamiliar mathematical ideas are taught as part of the modeling process, the emphasis is on using mathematics already known by the students after completing high school. This emphasis is especially tree in Part One. The modeling course will then motivate students to study the more advanced courses such as linear algebra, differential equations, optimization and linear programming, numerical analysis, probability, and statistics. The power and utility of these subjects are intimated throughout the text. Further, the scenarios and problems in the text are not designed for the application of a particular mathematical technique. Instead, they demand thoughtful ingenuity in using fundamental concepts to find reasonable solutions to "open-ended" problems. Certain mathematical techniques (such as Monte Carlo simulation, curve fitting, and dimensional analysis) are presented because often they are not formally covered at the undergraduate level. Instructors should find great flexibility in adapting the text to meet the particular needs of students through the problem assignments and student projects. We have used this material to teach courses to both undergraduate and graduate students, and even as a basis for faculty seminars.
Organization of the Text The organization of the text is best understood with the aid of Figure 1. The first eight chapters constitute Part One and require only precalculus mathematics as a prerequisite. We begin with the idea of modeling change using simple finite difference equations. This approach is quite intuitive to the student and provides us with several concrete models to support our discussion of the modeling process in Chapter 2. There we classify models, analyze the modeling process, and construct several proportionality models or submodels which are then revisited in the next two chapters. In Chapter 3 the student is presented with three criteria for fitting a specific curve-type to a collected data set, with emphasis on the least-squares cfiteflon. Chapter 4 addresses the problem of capturing the trend of a collected set of data. In this empirical construction process, we begin with fitting simple oneterm models approximating collected data sets and progress to more sophisticated interpolating models, including polynomial smoothing models and cubic splines. Simulation models are discussed in Chapter 5. An empirical model is fit to some collected data, and then Monte Carlo simulation is used to duplicate the behavior being investigated. The presentation motivates the eventual study of probability and statistics. Chapter 6 provides an introduction to probabihsfic modeling. The topics of Markov processes, reliability, and linear regression are introduced, building on scenarios and analysis presented previously. Chapter 7 addresses the issue of findingthe best-fitting model using the other two criteria presented in Chapter 3. Linear programming is the method used for finding the "best" model for one of the criteria,and numerical search techniques can be used for the other. The chapter concludes with an introduction to numerical search methods including the dichotomous and golden section methods. Part One ends with Chapter 8, which is devoted to dimensional analysis, a topic of great importance in the physical sciences and engineering.a combination of graphing calculators and computers to be advantageous throughout the course. The use of a spreadsheet is beneficial in Chapters 1, 5, and 7, and the capability for graphical displays of data is enormously useful, even essential,whenever data is provided. Students will find computers useful, too, in transforming data, least-squares curve fitting, divided difference tables and cubic splines,programming simulation models, linear programming and numerical search methods, and numerical solutions to differential equations. The CD accompanying this text provides some basic technology tools that students and instructors can use as a foundation for modeling with technology. Several FORTRAN executable programs are provided to execute the methodologies presented in Chapter 4. Also included is a tutorial on the computer algebra system MAPLE and its use for this text.
Resource Materials We have found material provided by the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Application (COMAP) to be outstanding and particularly well suited to the course we propose. Individual modules for the undergraduate classroom, UMAP Modules,may be used in a variety of ways. First, they may be used as instructional material to support several lessons. In this mode a student completes the self-study module by working through its exercises (the detailed solutions provided with the module can be conveniently removed before it is issued). Another option is to put together a block of instruction using one or more UMAP modules suggested in the projects sections of the text. The modules also provide excellent sources for "model research" because they cover a wide variety of applications of mathematics in many fields. In this mode, a student is given an appropriate module to research and is asked to complete and report on the module. Finally, the modules are excellent resources for scenarios for which students can practice model construction. In this mode the instructor writes a scenario for a student project based on an application addressed in a particular module and uses the module as background material, perhaps having the student complete the module at a later date. The CD accompanying the text contains most of the UMAPS referenced throughout. Information on the availability of newly developed interdisciplinary projects can be obtained by writing COMAP at the address given previously, calling COMAP at 1-800-772-6627,or electronically: order@comap.com A great source of student-group projects are the Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) and the Interdisciplinary Mathematical Contest in Modeling (IMCM). These projects can be taken from the link provided on the CD and tailored by the instructor to meet specific goals for their class. These are also good resources to prepare teams to compete in the MCM and IMCM contests currently sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) and COMAP. The contest is sponsored by COMAP with funding support from the National Security Agency, the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, and the Mathemafcal Association of America. Addi- tional information concerning the contest can be obtained by contacting COMAP, or visiting their website at
Acknowledgments It is always a pleasure to acknowledge individuals who have played a role in the development of a book. We are particularly grateful to B.G. (retired) Jack M. Pollin and Dr. Carroll Wilde for stimulating our interest in teaching modeling and for support and guidance in our careers. We're indebted to many colleagues for reading the first edition manuscript and suggesting modifications and problems: Rickey Kolb, John Kenelly, Robert Schmidt, Stan Leja, Bard Mansager, and especially Steve Maddox and Jim McNulty. We are indebted to a number of individuals who authored or coauthored UMAP materials that support the text: David Cameron, Bfindell Horelick, Michael Jaye, Sinan Koont, Start Leja, Michael Wells, and Carroll Wilde. In addition, we thank Solomon Garfunkel and the entire COMAP staff for their cooperation on this project, especially Roland Cheyney for his help with the production of the CD that accompanies the text. We also thank Tom O'Neil and his students for their contributions to the CD and Tom's helpful suggestions in support of modeling activities. The production of any mathematics text is a complex process and we have been especially fortunate in having a superb and creative production staff at Brooks/Cole. In particular, we express our thanks to Craig Barth, our editor for the first edition, Gary Ostedt, the second edition, and Gary Ostedt and Bob Pirtle, our editors for this edition. For this edition we are especially grateful to Tom Ziolkowski, our marketing manager; Tom Novack, our production editor; Merrill Peterson and Matrix Productions for production service; and Amy Moellefing for her superb copyediting anti typesetting. We are especially grateful to Wendy Fox for providing her drawing of the Cadet Chapel at West Point for the dedication page. Finally, we are grateful to our wives--Judi Giordano, Gale Weir, and Wendy Fox--for their inspiration and support. Frank R. Giordano Maurice D. Weir William P. Fox | 677.169 | 1 |
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David Imberti April 16, 2010 1 Introduction The following is a complete list and then worked out solutions over all the quizzes I have given you ever during this course. Some of these quiz questions you may not have seen. This is because sometimes I end up cutting or changing a quiz question for one of my sections after seeing how it fared for the other section, sometimes one section has more time than another, or sometimes sometime (huh, weird grammar) before class I decide to cut out a question or replace it with a different one. As such, this list may be bigger than you expected. Also, sometime in the middle of the semester my filing system apparently got shuffled, so this list may not be in order either. BUT, at the very least, it should be more complete. Not only quiz questions, but at the beginning of the semester I made 'bonus' problems (which didn't seem to have a lot of interest, so I stopped making them after the second week or so) which I include the worked out solutions here. ALSO are worked out solutions to the 'bonus' problems from the practice exams I made you guys. I had them worked out for the first and second practice exam, but lost the second practice exam's solutions, so I remake them here. Finally, since the quiz questions are intermingled with the bonus problems and practice exam problems, and a lot of things are out of order: THE DIFFICULTY WILL VARY TREMENDOUSLY. Don't be worried if you can't get one of these immediately! Just assume that it's one of my super-hard bonus problems and move on. My suggestion would be to go through and do the ones you can do quickly first to boost your confidence, then start at the beginning of the list again to see which ones you can quickly do again, then start at the beginning of the list and slog through. If you see any problems with these problems, be sure to let me know. Or if there are any good ones/quiz problems that I forgot to put up, give me a statement and I'll put them up with solution hopefully. tl;dr: The first section is a list of problems. The second section is a list of solutions. Do the problems without looking at the solutions. If you get stuck look at the solutions. Take your time. You've got two weeks from the final from the time when I first put these problems up. 2 The List (1) F ( θ ) = < cos ( θ ) ,sin ( θ ) > (a) Calculate | F ( θ + 2 π n )-F ( θ ) | (b) Find lim n →∞ | F ( θ + 2 π n )-F ( θ ) | (c) Suppose f is continuous. What is lim n →∞ | < f ( x + 1 n ) ,f ( x + 1 n ) > | ? (2) An anvil is placed on the exact center of a rope-bridge weighing 2000 lbs. The edges of the bridge bow in at 30 degrees. What is the tension on each end of the bridge? (assume the bridge's weight is neglible) (3) Find the angle between the face of a cube and its diagonal. (4) Let
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This course was a good introduction to Calculus. Mr. Clarke spent a lot of time methodically working exercises from the book in order to demonstrate the mathematical principles covered in the readings. He was also very open to questions and was willing to research any information he did not possess.
Course highlights:
I learned the limit process and how it relates to non-static rates of change, how to find the instantaneous rate of change on functions, how to find an original, non-linear function using the rate of change and a point in that function, and how to find the area under a curve.
Hours per week:
6-8 hours
Advice for students:
I had a two-year break between precalculus and calculus, so I had to put in a lot of work to refresh my knowledge as I took this course. It may have been because the course length was only ten weeks long, but Mr. Clarke did not spend a lot of time going over precalculus or material found in the readings, preferring to spend most of the class time going over the applications of the new information to solving problems. Reading your book is a must, but well worth doing, as it allows you to participate more readily in the problem-solving process. Mr. Clarke often warned students of the importance of memorization of the identities and laws in mathematics, as it becomes expected in later courses. | 677.169 | 1 |
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ISBN-13: 9780072869538
ISBN: 0072869534
Edition: 3
Publication Date: 2006
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
AUTHOR
Roland B Minton, Robert T Smith
SUMMARY
Smith/Minton's Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions, 3/e focuses on student comprehension of calculus. The authors' writing style is clear and understandable, reminiscent of a classroom lecture, which enables students to better grasp techniques and acquire content mastery. Modern applications in examples and exercises connect the calculus with relevant and interesting topics and situations. Detailed examples provide students with helpful guidance that emphasizes what is important and where common pitfalls occur. The exercise sets are balanced with routine, medium, and challenging problems. Technology is integrated throughout the text, but only where it makes sense. These elements all combine to provide a superior text from which students can read, understand, and very effectively learn calculus.Roland B Minton is the author of 'Calculus: Early Transcendental Functions', published 2006 under ISBN 9780072869538 and ISBN 00728695 | 677.169 | 1 |
Math Center
The Math Center is a non-credit, Community Education class which provides assistance
in mathematics as a completely free service. Current Allan Hancock College students
as well as other individuals who are 18 years or older may fill out a simple registration
form and attend as frequently as they want. Registration forms may be found in the
Math Center or at Community Education in Building S.
The goal of the Math Center (sometimes called the Math Lab) is to assist students
in the successful completion of any Allan Hancock College mathematics class by providing
additional instructional resources. The Math Center offers many resources, including
one-on-one, drop-in tutoring by our staff of instructors and student tutors. Please
see the full list of resources below:
Handouts on math topics, including content from various math courses as well as information
on overcoming math anxiety and preparing for and taking math tests
Two private study rooms
Make-up testing
Register to use the Math Center
The Math Center is a free service available to all students, however you must register for the noncredit class BASK to use the services. Students must register online through
the myHancock portal for CRN 41692.
Joining the math center group
Current students may access more detailed information by entering their myHancock
portal and joining the Math Center Group. Details may include information such as
the current schedule of instructors and student tutors who work in the Math Center, helpful
handouts on math topics, upcoming workshops, etc.
To join the Math Center Group:
Enter myHancock
Look at the center of the Home page in the box titled "My Groups." Click on "View
All Groups" at the bottom of the box.
Click on "Groups Index"
Click on "Departments"
Join the Math Center Group
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Building M, Room 101
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Telephone: 805-922-6966 x3463
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Fall and Spring Semesters:
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday:
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday:
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Monday:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday:
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
Wednesday:
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Thursday:
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This is the first lesson in the Derivative how to use the definition of a derivative with five different functions - linear, quadratic, cubic, square root, and rational. Additionally students will be asked to label f(x) and x in the definition form to do some early preparation for the AP exam. In the beginning of the lesson, students will learn the difference between a secant and tangent line and understand how the definition of a derivative originated. Students will make connections between slope and derivative and understand how to approximate the value of a derivative at a point. Before beginning this lesson, I always tell my students that this is the "long way" of finding a derivative. There is, in fact, shorter ways to find the derivatives. Therefore, I challenge my students to determine the shortcuts | 677.169 | 1 |
CD is a complete and reusable full year of PreAlgebra. Includes full lessons offered in three learning modalities (written, audio, and visual), interactive flashcards, teacher lesson plans, printable worksheets and tests for each lesson, fast forward/rewind/replay any lesson, hide/unhide all answer keys, etc. | 677.169 | 1 |
Facilitate a smooth transition from arithmetic to algebra for your students.
Mark Twain "Helping Students Understand: Pre-Algebra" Resource book for grades 7 or above features basic number concepts, operations and variables, integers, exponents and square roots. Book with 128 pages offers examples with real life applications.
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Mathematical Reasoning helps your child devise strategies to solve a wide variety of math problems. These books emphasize problem solving and computation to build the math reasoning skills necessary for success in higher level math and math assessments. All books are written to the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. These highly effective activities take students far beyond drill-and-practice by using step-by-step, discussion-based problem solving to develop a conceptual bridge between computation and the reasoning required for upper-level math. Activities and units spiral slowly, allowing students to become comfortable with concepts but also challenging them to continue building their math skills.
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08493827 Fourier Analysis (Textbooks in Mathematics)
Fourier analysis is one of the most useful and widely employed sets of tools for the engineer, the scientist, and the applied mathematician. As such, students and practitioners in these disciplines need a practical and mathematically solid introduction to its principles. They need straightforward verifications of its results and formulas, and they need clear indications of the limitations of those results and formulas.
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Principles of Fourier Analysis stimulates the appreciation and understanding of the fundamental concepts and serves both beginning students who have seen little or no Fourier analysis as well as the more advanced students who need a deeper understanding. Insightful, non-rigorous derivations motivate much of the material, and thought-provoking examples illustrate what can go wrong when formulas are misused. With clear, engaging exposition, readers develop the ability to intelligently handle the more sophisticated mathematics that Fourier analysis ultimately requires | 677.169 | 1 |
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Introduction to Mathematical Thinking
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking
Introduction to Mathematical Thinking
Stanford University
关于此课程: Learn how to think the way mathematicians do – a powerful cognitive process developed over thousands of years.此课程适用人群: This ten-week course is designed with two particular audiences in mind. First, people who want to develop or improve mathematics-based, analytic thinking for professional or general life purposes. Second, high school seniors contemplating a mathematics or math-related major at college or university, or first-year students at college or university who are thinking of majoring in mathematics or a math-dependent subject. To achieves this aim, the first part of the course has very little traditional mathematical content, focusing instead on the thinking processes required for mathematics. The more mathematical examples are delayed until later, when they are more readily assimilated.
START with the Welcome lecture. It explains what this course is about. (It comes with a short Background Reading assignment, to read before you start the course, and a Reading Supplement on Set Theory for use later in the course, both in downloadable PDF forma...
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WEEK 2
Week 2
In Week 2 we continue our discussion of formalized parts of language for use in mathematics. By now you should have familiarized yourself with the basic structure of the course: 1. Watch the first lecture and answer the in-lecture quizzes; tackle each of the p...
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WEEK 3
Week 3
This week we continue our analysis of language for use in mathematics. Remember, while the parts of language we are focusing have particular importance in mathematics, our main interest is in the analytic process itself: How do we formalize concepts from every...
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WEEK 4
Week 4
This week we complete our analysis of language, putting into place the linguistic apparatus that enabled, mathematicians in the 19th Century to develop a formal mathematical treatment of infinity, thereby finally putting Calculus onto a firm footing, three hun...
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Week 5
This week we take our first look at mathematical proofs, the bedrock of modern mathematics.
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Week 6
This week we complete our brief look at mathematical proofs
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WEEK 7
Week 7
The topic this week is the branch of mathematics known as Number Theory. Number Theory, which goes back to the Ancient Greek mathematicians, is a hugely important subject within mathematics, having ramifications throughout mathematics, in physics, and in some ...
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WEEK 8
Week 8
In this final week of instruction, we look at the beginnings of the important subject known as Real Analysis, where we closely examine the real number system and develop a rigorous foundation for calculus. This is where we really benefit from our earlier analy...
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Weeks 9 & 10: Test Flight
Test Flight provides an opportunity to experience an important aspect of "being a mathematician": evaluating real mathematical arguments produced by others. There are three stages. It is important to do them in order, and to not miss any steps. STAGE 1: You co...
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Elementary Number Theory: A Problem Oriented Approach
This book is designed so that it may be used in several ways : it can be used for self study, as a guide for tutorially directed work, or as a supplementary text or source of problems for an ordinary first or second course in number theory. The aim of the book is similar to that of Aufgaben und Lehrsatze aus der Analysis by Polya and Szego. ...
The book is written by hand in calligraphy by Gregory Maskarinec. A unique presentation.
Summary: A true treasure Rating: 5
This is a wonderful book. Problem with hints and solutions which take you through familiar and unusual proofs in number theory. Often with alternate proofs. It is a shame that it is out of print. Give it to a bright and interested high school student and you may create a future mathematician. | 677.169 | 1 |
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Welcome to Pre-Calculus!!! zero - an Algebra II review and complete through unit 3 first semester (4 units). Second semester will consist of units 5 - 8. The objectives for each unit can be found under the unit tabs. There is also a tab for homework as well as answer keys. Any book assignments will have answers to the odds in the back of the book.
Please don't hesistate This course is intended for students that are planning on attending college as well as a preparation for Calculus (either as a senior in high school or as a freshman in college). This class leads the student through increased comprehension of nonlinear functions through the use of angles, triangles, inverse functions, logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, and conic sections. It builds upon previously learned skills (algebraic and geometric) and adds to those skills. Students will use a unit circle and graphing techniques extensively in this course. Graphing calculators will also be used throughout the course. There is a set of classroom TI84 graphing calculators for classroom use. If you do plan to continue in your math career, purchasing a graphing calculator is a good investment. However, the purchase of a graphing calculator is a personal choice and is not necessary for this course. Recommended calculators are: TI 83/84, TI 83/84 Plus and TI 89/89 Plus. (Note: TI 89/89 Plus are not allowed on ACT). A classroom set of TI 84 calculators will be provided for student use during class time. These calculators, however, will not be available outside of the classroom. It is highly recommended that if students choose to not purchase a graphing calculator, students purchase a scientific calculator– for example the TI-30 by Texas Instrument- or download one onto a device he/she plans to have during class. The calculator can be any brand but should have a square root button (√), and should have the trigonometric functions [sin, cos, and tan] and logarithmic functions [log and ln]. Students also have the option of using the calculator on cell phones or other electronic devices; however, they cannot use these on tests.
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With a visual, graphical approach that emphasizes connections among concepts, this text helps students make the most of their study time. The authors show how different mathematical ideas are tied together through their zeros, solutions, and x-intercepts theme; side-by-side algebraic and graphical solutions; calculator screens; and examples and exercises. By continually reinforcing the connections among various mathematical concepts as well as different solution methods, the authors lead students to the ultimate goal of mastery and success in class.
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About the Author:
Marvin Bittinger For over thirty years Professor Marvin L. Bittinger has been teaching math at the university level. Since 1968 he has been employed as a professor of mathematics education at Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis. Professor Bittinger has authored 160 publications on topics ranging from Basic Mathematics to Algebra and Trigonometry to Brief Calculus. He received his BA in Mathematics from Manchester College in 1963 and his PhD in Mathematics Education from Purdue University in 1968. Special honors include being Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air Force Academy and being elected to the Manchester College Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1999. His hobbies include hiking, baseball, golf, and bowling and he enjoys membership in the Professional Bowler's Association and the Society for the Advancement of Baseball Research. Professor Bittinger has also had the privilege of speaking at a recent mathematics convention giving a lecture entitled, Baseball and Mathematics. In addition, he also has an interest in philosophy and theology, in particular, apologetics. Professor Bittinger currently lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife Elaine. He has two grown and married sons, Lowell and Chris, and three grandchildren. Judy Beecher has an undergraduate degree in mathematics fromIndiana University and a graduate degree in mathematics fromPurdue University. She has taught at both the high school and college levels with many years of developmental math and precalculusteaching experience at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. Inaddition to her career in textbook publishing,she spends time reading, traveling, attending the theater, and promoting charity projects for a children's camp. David Ellenbogen has been teaching community college mathematics for over twenty years. Born in Weehawken, New Jersey, David graduated with honors from Bates College. After teaching high school mathematics for two years, David earned a masters degree from the University of Massachusetts. He has taught at Greenfield Community College and Cape Cod Community College in Massachusetts, as well as at Saint Michaels College and The University of Vermont. For the past seven years David has been a part time lecturer for the Community College of Vermont where he has served on their statewide math curriculum committee. Currently residing in Colchester, Vermont, David enjoys playing the piano, downhill skiing, basketball, bicycling, hiking, and coaching. He has two sons and a wolf/husky hybrid. Judy Penna received her undergraduate degree from Kansas State University in mathematics and her graduate degree from the University of Illinois in mathematics. Since then, she has taught at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and at Butler University, and continues to focus on writing quality textbooks for undergraduates students taking mathematics. In her free time she likes to travel, read, knit and spend time throughout the U.S. with her husband and children. | 677.169 | 1 |
GCSE Maths Revision Workshops
GCSE Maths Revision Workshops
JK Educate GCSE Maths Revision Workshops
This year's GCSE maths exams are the most challenging for a generation. Fortunately, we are here to help!
The new 9-1 syllabus has introduced numerous new topics at both Foundation and Higher levels, with longer exams, more demanding content and a brand new grading structure.
"I have been teaching and tutoring maths since 1979. In that time I have seen the change from O-levels to GCSEs with a number of syllabuses for the latter. I can honestly say that the new 9-1 syllabus is as difficult as, if not more difficult than, the old O-levels. The level of reasoning and problem-solving required is way beyond anything seen in previous maths GCSE exams in the UK. Allied with more topics and longer exams, schools and students alike are struggling to come to terms with this new syllabus." Vic Lennard, JK's Senior Maths Tutor
We have designed a new set of Revision Workshops to help students develop their understanding of concepts, improve necessary skills and exam technique, and cope with the increased use of reasoning and problem solving in the exams.
Workshop Content
Foundation Level Workshop
This is aimed at students sitting Foundation level who have found the new topics challenging. These will include trigonometry, factorising quadratics and solving quadratic equations, plotting graphs of curves, basic vectors and probability tree diagrams.
It is also a very useful revision workshop for Higher Level students who want to reinforce these more difficult concepts that are further explored at Higher Level.
Higher Level Workshop
Most of the tough topics from the last few years have been carried over into the new 9-1 syllabus. This workshop concentrates on these – everything from sine and cosine rules to 3D geometry, advanced vectors and difficult simultaneous equations.
Higher Level Plus Workshop
The new 9-1 syllabus represents a huge step forward in terms of demanding content. This workshop focuses on topics that have been added to the syllabus such as iteration, gradients of curves and areas under graphs, geometric sequences and progressions, and complicated functions.
Tailored Support
Students will also be asked to bring in their school maths books and materials they have been using. They should also notify us of specific areas of concern in advance, so that Vic and his tutoring support team can offer tailored help on the day.
Course Credentials
The Workshops have been created by and will be run by JK's Senior Maths Tutor: Vic Lennard. Vic has a maths degree, a PGCE in secondary school maths teaching and over 35 years' experience of teaching maths, along with a vast knowledge of exam marking. He has also recently been appointed by one of the three main exam boards to be Assistant Examiner for this summer's GCSE sitting. Other experienced JK Educate tutors will be working alongside him to deliver the Workshops.
How to Book
Our first set of these Workshops ran in April 2017. If you would like more information about future dates, or would like to seek our help with GCSE Maths, please call us on 020 3488 0754 | 677.169 | 1 |
PhotoMath
PhotoMath is an application that serves to solve mathematical problems, being only necessary to frame the desired equation on screen.
With it, you'll have the result of an account on the screen immediately, being a good way to check if your reasoning was properly developed.
The program uses the camera of your device to register the equation to be solved and supported only for calculations. That is, to date, the application is not able to recognize handwritten numbers. In addition, according to the developer, some more complex equations are not identified correctly.
Making calculations
The first activation, the application displays a small tutorial explaining how it works. The mechanism is very simple: just focus the desired calculation and fit it in the box displayed on the screen, using your fingers for best results. Then, once recognized the Bill, the result is now displayed at the bottom of the interface.
The equations solved by the programme remain stored in the form of a list and just drag the screen to view previous results. If you touch any of the solutions, you can see, too, the development of the calculation step by step, which can be interesting for Conference purposes, for example.
PhotoMath is a program to solve mathematical calculations from a photo of the equation taken with your smartphone. Even if the application is able to withstand a series of usually, according to the developer for more complex equations that may not always be recognized by the app.
However, the programming team seeks to keep you with constant updates, and, if you wish, you can help by sending a calculation that may not have been identified. The application is capable of dealing with equations printed and recognizes them on the computer screen or another electronic device, in books and in the books.
Using the app is pretty simple, since you just focus on the calculation in the space for the equation and wait a few moments for the problem is registered by PhotoMath. At least during our tests, there was an equation that wasn't recognized or had the wrong solution.
Good for Conference
Initially, only the solution of the problem can be seen on the screen, and if you want to know how to do the development, simply tap the item in question. This has two advantages, being the first to display only the result at first, so that you can check if you made the calculations correctly.
Then, he can also be interesting to find out how to get to such a result, if you are having problems in the development of the matter. Another interesting point is that the viewing mode of calculation is distributed in lines, highlighting the items that have undergone change in each step of the process.
That way, you can have a great ally to take questions about a type of equation is solved, causing the app is also a good companion to who is resuming calculations seen long ago in school. Despite the bold design, the program is very lightweight and will not have difficulties to be charged, independent of the device. | 677.169 | 1 |
Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers (5th Edition)
South-Western College Pub | 2008 | ISBN: 0324568495 | 826 pages | PDF | 51MB
With a unique step-by-step approach and real-life business-based examples throughout, CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS AND CONSUMERS, Fifth Edition, is designed to help students overcome math anxiety and confidently master key mathematical concepts and their practical business applications. The text is designed to let students progress one topic at a time, without being intimidated or overwhelmed. Each chapter features numerous exercises, including Excel spreadsheet problems, real-life business scenarios, and detailed calculator sequences, to provide immediate practice to reinforce learning and hone essential skills. | 677.169 | 1 |
A Powerpoint game that can be used to help engage students in D1 and D2.Although it is made with the travelling salesperson algorithm in mind, it can also be used for Kruskal's, Prim's on a distance matrix and the nearest neighbour algorithm.
PowerPoints written so that a teacher can learn from the PowerPoints and teach from them. Students can use the PowerPoints to learn independently too. Many colleagues have used my lessons on Decision 1 without a strong understanding of Decision themselves. Includes all chapters: Algorithms, Networks, Route Inspection, Critical paths, Linear Programming and MatchingsIncludes all worksheets, answers and assessments the Decision Mathematics module for A levelA great resource for A level students on Decision maths. Specifically for AQA but can be used for all other exam boards as well. Provides quick, easy to understand information for the topics. Has many uses including as flashcards, posters, powerpoint presentation for revision and introduction of decision topics. A great and very helpful resource
I have hand chosen some of my favorite motivational quotes and hopefully what I see as some great pictures to go with them! This has taken me ages to put together, but please enjoy! I have loaded using Publisher, and PDF - so you can use the format that suits you best. The PowerPoint slide is a sample that will show up here on TES. If you want to make any changes, use the Publisher file - you will need to 'ungroup' each image first. Please rate and leave a comment!
A PowerPoint for students to navigate to revise AQA Decision 1 exam questions by topic.Designed for individual revision, can also be used in the classroom to quickly find an exam question to match the topic being taught/revised.Click to mark scheme and uncover section at a time for checking work before moving on to next part.Our students have used this extensively in the run up to their exams and really enjoy using it.Layout taken from and inspired by supergenau, but altered for AQA. exam board. | 677.169 | 1 |
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This introduction to Fourier and transform methods emphasizes basic techniques rather than theoretical concepts. It explains the essentials of the Fourier method and presents detailed considerations of modeling and solutions of physical problems. All solutions feature well-drawn outlines that allow students to follow an appropriate sequence of steps, and many of the exercises include answers. The chief focus of this text is the application of the Fourier method to physical problems, which are described mathematically in terms of boundary value problems. Problems involving separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville theory, superposition, and boundary complaints are addressed in a logical sequence. Multidimensional Fourier series solutions and Fourier integral solutions on unbounded domains are followed by the special functions of Bessel and Legendre, which are introduced to deal with the cylindrical and spherical geometry of boundary value problems. Students and professionals in mathematics, the physical sciences, and engineering will find this volume an excellent study guide and resource.
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This well-written, advanced-level text introduces students to Fourier analysis and some of its applications. The self-contained treatment covers Fourier series, orthogonal systems, Fourier and Laplace transforms, Bessel functions, and partial differential equations of the first and second orders. Over 260 exercises with solutions reinforce students' grasp of the material. 1970 edition.
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This text provides an introduction to partial differential equations and boundary value problems, including Fourier series. The treatment offers students a smooth transition from a course in elementary ordinary differential equations to more advanced topics in a first course in partial differential equations. This widely adopted and successful book also serves as a valuable reference for engineers and other professionals. The approach emphasizes applications, with particular stress on physics and engineering applications. Rich in proofs and examples, the treatment features many exercises in each section. Relevant Mathematica files are available for download from author Nakhlé Asmar's website; however, the book is completely usable without computer access. The Students' Solutions Manual can be downloaded for free from the Dover website, and the Instructor's Solutions Manual is available upon request for professors and potential teachers. The text is suitable for undergraduates in mathematics, physics, engineering, and other fields who have completed a course in ordinary differential equations.
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The Algebra Survival Guide Workbook
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Read More homeschooling parents and teachers. Parents of schooled children find that the problems give their children a leg up for mastering all skills presented in the classroom. Homeschoolers use the Workbook - in conjunction with the Guide - as a complete Algebra 1 curriculum. Teachers use the workbook's problem sets to help children sharpen specific skills - or they can use the pages as tests or quizzes on specific topics. Like the Algebra Survival Guide, the Workbook is adorned with beautiful art and sports a stylish, teen-friendly design | 677.169 | 1 |
Preface
Numerical Computing with MATLAB is a textbook for an introductory course
in numerical methods, Matlab, and technical computing. The emphasis is on informed use of mathematical software. We want you learn enough about the mathematical functions in
Chapter 7
Ordinary Dierential
Equations
Matlab has several dierent functions for the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. This chapter describes the simplest of these functions and then
compares all of the functions for eciency, accuracy
Chapter 9
Random Numbers
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