Code Number: 1A50.70

Demo Title: Slide Rules

Condition: Good

Principle: Calculations

Area of Study: Mechanics

Equipment:

Slide Rules of different sizes or with different scales.

Procedure:

A variety of slide rules are available for demonstration.

References:

Thomas B. Greenslade, Jr., "Reflection on Slide Rules, Calculators, Log Tables, and Computers", TPT, Vol. 60, #9, Dec. 2022, p. 736.
Thomas B. Greenslade, Jr., "Slide Rules", AJP, Vol. 81, #2, Feb. 2013, p. 133.
Fred B. Otto, "Two-Sided Projection Slide Rule", AJP, Vol. 42, #5, May 1974, p. 425.
Queen's Catalogues Vol. I, Catalogue of Mathematics and Engineering, p. 57.

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1A50.70 - Slide Rules

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