Diagram, triangle by Capt [Silas] Taylor
Reference number: CLP/2/2/2
Date: 17th century
Description
A diagram by Silas Taylor (1624-1678) showing how to calculate heights. The diagarm is of a triangle with parts lettered. There is an explanation below stating 'for measuring triangles, altho irregular as this, observe to measure the flat longest side, as this from e. to c. which suppose to make 65.' The diagram is found on the second page.
Subject: Mathematics
- Reference number
- CLP/2/2/2
- Earliest possible date
- 17th century
- Physical description
- Ink on paper
- Page extent
- 1 page
- Format
- Diagram
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Diagram, triangle by Capt [Silas] Taylor, 17th century, CLP/2/2/2, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_2_2_2/diagram-triangle-by-capt-silas-taylor, accessed on 12 May 2025
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Classified papers: volume 2 concerning 'Surveying, Opticks, Perspective, Sculpture, Painting, Music, Acoustics Mechanicks'
1656-1737 Reference number: CLP/2 -
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Dates: 1592 - 1741
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