Geometry (Ancient Greek: γεωμετρία; geo- "earth"‚ -metron "measurement") is a branch of mathematics concerned with questions of shape‚ size‚ relative position of figures‚ and the properties of space. A mathematician who works in the field of geometry is called a geometer. Geometry arose independently in a number of early cultures as a body of practical knowledge concerning lengths‚ areas‚ and volumes‚ with elements of a formal mathematical science emerging in the West as early as Thales (6th Century
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EUCLID: The Man Who Created a Math Class Euclid of Alexandria was born in about 325 BC. He is the most prominent mathematician of antiquity best known for his dissertation on mathematics. He was able to create "The Elements" which included the composition of many other famous mathematicians together. He began exploring math because he felt that he needed to compile certain things and fix certain postulates and theorems. His book included‚ many of Eudoxus’ theorems‚ he perfected many of Theaetetus’s
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robot kinematics‚ require a unified methodology to identify the variables of a robot’s or manipulator’s joints and links. Co-ordinate Frames Robotic kinematics depends on the use of right handed cartesian frames of reference. Manipulator Geometry A manipulator consists of two types of joints‚ connected by a link. Link A link is a solid mechanical structure which connects two joints. The main purpose of a link is to maintain a fixed relationship between the joints at its ends. The
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Little is know about Euclid‚ the father of geometry. Records show that he lived somewhere around 300 B.C. He was a Greek mathematician and is probably best known for his work Elements. Since little is known about the personal life of Euclid‚ it is difficult to do a biography on him. His chief work‚ entitled Elements‚ is a comprehensive essay on mathematics. It includes 13 volumes that entail such subjects as plane geometry‚ dealing with the properties of flat surfaces and of planar figures
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Elliptic geometry (sometimes known as Riemannian geometry) is a non-Euclidean geometry‚ in which‚ given a line L and a point p outside L‚ there exists no line parallel to L passing through p. Elliptic geometry‚ like hyperbolic geometry‚ violates Euclid’s parallel postulate‚ which asserts that there is exactly one line parallel to L passing through p. In elliptic geometry‚ there are no parallel lines at all. Elliptic geometry has other unusual properties. For example‚ the sum of the angles of any
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Euclidean algorithm In mathematics‚ the Euclidean algorithm‚ or Euclid’s algorithm‚ is a method for computing the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two (usually positive) integers‚ also known as the greatest common factor (GCF) or highest common factor (HCF). It is named after the Greek mathematician Euclid‚ who described it in Books VII and X of his Elements. The GCD of two positive integers is the largest integer that divides both of them without leaving a remainder (the GCD of two integers in
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CET11 Mathematics Question Bank – Straight Lines‚ Pair of Lines & Circles A straight line through the point A 3‚ 4 is such that its intercept between the axes is bisected at A . It’s equation is 1. (a) 4 x 3 y 24 Ans: a (b) 3x 4 y 25 (c) x y 7 (d) 3x 4 y 7 0 Sol: By formula required equation is given by x y 2 4 x 3 y 24 3 4 2. The equation of the line which is the perpendicular bisector of the line joining the points 3‚ 5 and 9‚3 is (a)
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need to be made aware of the fact that the study of geometry arose in response to certain human needs. They should know about the use of geometry in our daily or real life. In this project‚ students will discover situations in daily life where geometrical concepts can be used effectively. In particular we find situations where the properties of similar triangles are useful and how to find height and distance of any object with the help of geometry and trigonometry. Objective
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TIMELINE OF GEOMETRY It is believed that geometry first came to being when and Egyptian Pharaoh wanted to tax farmers who raised crops near the Nile River. To do that the pharaoh’s agents had to measure the amount of land that was being used. 1. 2900 BC – The first pyramid was constructed. The knowledge of geometry was important due to the fact it consisted a square base and triangular faces. 2. 2000 BC- It was the earliest record of calculating the area of a triangle‚ however there is
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Geometry Rationale Geometry is Greek for geos‚ which means Earth‚ and metron meaning measure. It can conceivably lay claim to being the oldest branch of mathematics outside arithmetic‚ and humanity has probably used geometrical techniques since before the dawn of recorded history. Initially‚ as with the Egyptians‚ geometry originated from practical necessity and the need to measure land. Geometry today is the science of observing and measuring shapes‚ surfaces‚ angles‚ lines and the relationships
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