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Archimedes' Method for Computing Areas and Volumes 
Course Topic(s): One-Variable Calculus | History of Calculus
Archimedes' computation of circle area and his use of the Law of the Lever to compute volumes of cones, cylinders, spheres, and paraboloids in his Method, explored using interactive Java applets created with Geometers Sketchpad but requiring only a Java-enabled browser. Classroom-ready examples, along with student exercises and solutions.
Resource URL: http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/46/?pa=content&sa=viewDocument&nodeId=2243
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Subject classification(s):
Integration
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Single Variable Calculus
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Calculus
Creator(s): Gabriela R. Sanchis
Contributor(s): Editor, Loci: Convergence
This resource was cataloged by Janet Beery
Publisher:MAA, MathDL Loci: Convergence
Resource copyright: MAA
This review was published on December 11, 2002
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