Explores the problem of placing a triangle of known angles so that it is circumscribed by a given circle. Indicates a method for locating one’s position on a map if three landmarks are recognised.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502495
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cartography
Crafts & Visual Arts → Cartography
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geometry
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)