Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Logarithm" to "Lord Advocate" by Various
"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Logarithm' to 'Lord Advocate'" by Various is a scientific reference work written in the early 20th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive collection covering various topics in arts, sciences, and literature. It includes detailed entries on subjects ranging from mathematical concepts like logarithms to geographical locations and historical figures such as the Lord Advocate. The content serves as an authoritative guide for readers seeking knowledge acrossa wide array of disciplines. At the start of this volume, we find a detailed discussion on logarithms, beginning with their definition and core properties as a mathematical function. The text explains the historical context of logarithms, attributing their invention to John Napier and discussing their significance in simplifying arithmetic calculations. It introduces logarithmic calculations and includes various examples, highlighting the applications of logarithms in mathematical analysis and other fields. This opening segment establishes the foundational importance of logarithms in mathematics and their practical implications in computation and scientific inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Logarithm" to "Lord Advocate" Volume 16, Slice 8 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AE: General Works: Encyclopedias |
| Subject | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42342 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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