Difference between revisions of "Activities/Sliderule"
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== How to use a slide rule == | == How to use a slide rule == | ||
| + | There are three parts to the slide rule: (1) a fixed rule (either the D scale or the L scale); (2) a sliding rule (the A, C, or L scales); and a reticule, which moves independently of the rules. | ||
| − | ''' | + | To move the sliding rules, simply drag them. Also to move the reticule, drag it. ('''Note:''' The entire slide rule does not fit on the screen. By dragging on the fixed rule, you can scroll the canvas to reveal different sections.) |
| − | + | Most calculations on a slide rule require three steps: | |
| − | + | # position the end of the top slide above a number on the bottom slide; | |
| − | + | # position the reticule over a number on the top slide; | |
| + | # read the result from the bottom slide. | ||
| + | The Sliderule Activity displays these three values on tabs attached t the top slider and the reticule. The calculation is also displayed on the activity toolbar. | ||
=== Multiplication === | === Multiplication === | ||
| − | To multiply... | + | To multiply, first position the end of the C slide over one of the multiplicands on the D slide. Then position the reticule over the other multiplicand on the C slide. Read the result off of the D slide. |
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| + | '''Example:''' 2 × 1.31 = 2.62 | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:Sliderule-2D.png|Position the end of the C slide over 2 on the D slide | |
| + | File:SLiderule-1.31C.png|Position the reticule over 1.31 on the C slide | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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=== Subtraction === | === Subtraction === | ||
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Revision as of 09:46, 7 June 2010
How to use a slide rule
There are three parts to the slide rule: (1) a fixed rule (either the D scale or the L scale); (2) a sliding rule (the A, C, or L scales); and a reticule, which moves independently of the rules.
To move the sliding rules, simply drag them. Also to move the reticule, drag it. (Note: The entire slide rule does not fit on the screen. By dragging on the fixed rule, you can scroll the canvas to reveal different sections.)
Most calculations on a slide rule require three steps:
- position the end of the top slide above a number on the bottom slide;
- position the reticule over a number on the top slide;
- read the result from the bottom slide.
The Sliderule Activity displays these three values on tabs attached t the top slider and the reticule. The calculation is also displayed on the activity toolbar.
Multiplication
To multiply, first position the end of the C slide over one of the multiplicands on the D slide. Then position the reticule over the other multiplicand on the C slide. Read the result off of the D slide.
Example: 2 × 1.31 = 2.62
Position the end of the C slide over 2 on the D slide
- SLiderule-1.31C.png
Position the reticule over 1.31 on the C slide
