Machine for solving cubic equations

Prototype model of a machine invented by Professor F

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Prototype model of a machine invented by Professor F
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Prototype model of a machine invented by Professor F. Soddy for solving cubic equations, Mark III.

Professor F. Soddy invented a machine for solving cubic equations with three real roots. This is the prototype model, Mark III, made about 1956.

Details

Category:
Mathematics
Object Number:
1959-11
Measurements:
overall: 2.5 kg
type:
machine
credit:
National Research Development Corporation