Slide Rule

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Data_Analytics
gptkbp:consists_of two logarithmic scales
gptkbp:first_introduced 1622
gptkbp:has_historical_significance Pre-computer era
gptkbp:has_limitations User's skill
Precision of measurement
gptkbp:has_type Circular slide rule
Linear slide rule
Specialized slide rule
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Slide Rule
gptkbp:invention gptkb:William_Oughtred
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Scientific_research
Mathematics education
Engineering education
Technical professions
gptkbp:is_available_in Various sizes
Different materials
Different scales
gptkbp:is_considered_as A historical artifact
An educational tool
A precursor to calculators
A tool for approximation
gptkbp:is_often_used_in Casual settings
Modern computing
Everyday calculations
gptkbp:is_part_of Scientific instruments
Mathematical history
Engineering tools
gptkbp:is_popular_in gptkb:architecture
gptkb:Physics
gptkb:Education
Aerospace
gptkbp:is_taught_in Engineering courses
Mathematics courses
Physics courses
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:students
Professionals
Hobbyists
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Science
Engineering
Navigation
Digital applications
Basic arithmetic
Complex calculations
gptkbp:made_of gptkb:Metal
gptkb:wood
Plastic
gptkbp:replaced_by Electronic calculators
gptkbp:requires Manual operation
gptkbp:used_for Mathematical calculations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jerry_Douglas
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5