Description: This book delves into the fascinating world of calculus, exploring the intricate relationship between curves and their areas. It presents a method, pioneered by the author, for determining the areas of complex shapes through a process called "quadrature." The book's unique approach involves the use of "fluxions," which are essentially the rates of change of varying quantities. By analyzing these fluxions, the author meticulously develops a system for calculating the areas of various types of curves, including those defined by intricate equations. The author skillfully weaves together mathematical theory with practical application, demonstrating how to transform complex curves into simpler forms for easier analysis. This technique not only simplifies the process of determining areas but also opens up new avenues for understanding the geometric properties of various shapes. Throughout the book, the author challenges established mathematical paradigms and offers compelling arguments in support of his innovative approach. Ultimately, this book offers a glimpse into the intellectual landscape of the early development of calculus, showcasing a unique and insightful perspective on a fundamental area of mathematics. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Number of Pages: 522
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Book Title: Sir Isaac Newton's Two Treatises of the Quadrature of Curves, and Analysis by Equations of an Infinite Number of Terms, Explained : Containing the Treatises Themselves, Translated into English, with a Large Commentary; in Wich the Demonstrations Are Suppli
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 1 in
Topic: General, Calculus
Publication Year: 2017
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Mathematics, History
Item Weight: 24.5 Oz
Author: Isaac. Newton
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
