Hi guys! We have this homework given to us, and it's really hard! I need at least FIVE mathematical devics made between the years 500 AD to 1500 AD! Thanks, guys, and i hope that you'll be able to contribute!
2007-01-07 19:49:31 · 8 answers · asked by spLinTer 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
The following are some instruments used during the medieval age. Most are just technically upated versions of tools used by the ancients. Also, many other tools or instruments were not for mathematical purposes, such as the astrolabe.
Nonius--vernier scale
Proportional Dividers---adjustable compass
Protractor---tool for marking angles
Sexagenarium--instrument with vovelle used for planetary calculations
Sinical Quadrant--device for finding trigonometric values
Tusi-Couple--wheel inside of wheel like an early spirogram
Addendum: Napier's bones was not used until the Renaissance. Abacus is the only calculating tool used in the medieval period.
2007-01-07 20:26:33 · answer #1 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In India. They were in a position to inform time through a device, mathematically calculated and organized to coincide with the daylight's flow. This one is the oldest and the first standard to guy. It exists even at present. it really is a minimum of 5000 years previous. at present sundials are everywhere.
2016-10-17 00:14:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calculator
2007-01-07 20:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by The Potter Boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try measurement devices. Research the first calculator, that thing that looks like a few rows of sticks with marble-like balls sliding on the sticks. Or maybe the ruler, the sexton (star/sun time keeper thing) etc
2007-01-07 19:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by soccertrackdramastar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although an "Abacus" was invented well before that time period that you mentioned, it was used in the Far east through that time frame, and is still in use today.
2007-01-07 19:55:24 · answer #5 · answered by Big Mack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1+1=1 (they've found it , yea?)
1 circle is 360 degrees
phytagoras
aljabra
2007-01-07 19:58:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
click on Middle ages
http://lahabra.seniorhigh.net/pages/teachers/pages/math/timeline/MmiddleAges.html
2007-01-07 19:52:21 · answer #7 · answered by upallnight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
y so u can go and buy sum "good" ones from wal-mart
how bout sum from 2007
2007-01-07 19:51:03 · answer #8 · answered by aces_r2_faces_as_bases_r2_cases 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋