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Proof of the Hero's formula according to R.Boscovich
M. Stanojević
Abstract
With this lecture we would like to draw your attention to a significant
Croatian scientist (mathematician, physicist, astronomer and philosopher) Roger Boscovich (1711-1787). As an illustration of his mathematical work we mention his original proof of the Hero's formula. Also, a short description of his curriculum vitae is given.
Keywords
Roger Boscovich; Hero's formula
Hrčak ID:
1821
URI
Publication date:
20.6.1997.
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