Slide Rule
History: The Slide Rule
History: The Slide Rule
Before calculators were used, there was the slide rule (see image). This mechanical tool was used by engineers, artillery gunners etc to make quick calculations. Use the applet below to have a taste of how calculations were done back in those days.
Before calculators were used, there was the slide rule (see image). This mechanical tool was used by engineers, artillery gunners etc to make quick calculations. Use the applet below to have a taste of how calculations were done back in those days.
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