Q.E.D.: Beauty in Mathematical Proof
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QED presents some of the most famous mathematical proofs in a charming book that will appeal to non-mathematicians and maths experts alike. Grasp in an instant why Pythagoras's theorem must be correct. Follow the ancient Chinese proof for the formulas of pyramids, and learn Archimedes's method for finding the area of a circle and the volume of a sphere.
Author: Burkard Polster
Format: Paperback, 64 pages
Published: 2004, Text Publishing, Australia
Genre: Science: General & Reference
Description
QED presents some of the most famous mathematical proofs in a charming book that will appeal to non-mathematicians and maths experts alike. Grasp in an instant why Pythagoras's theorem must be correct. Follow the ancient Chinese proof for the formulas of pyramids, and learn Archimedes's method for finding the area of a circle and the volume of a sphere.
Q.E.D.: Beauty in Mathematical Proof