How Long to Read Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics

How Long Does it Take to Read Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics by A. Mark Smith

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Description

Smith was translating Ptolemy's Optics into English when the idea arose to create a general, text-based study of Greek mathematical optics, and so he used the first as a springboard for the second. He argues that though the Greek procedures for studying light, especially reflection and refraction, seem similar to the modern ones, the ancient ray theory is very different in conceptual and methodological foundations and fundamental aims. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

How long is Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics?

Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics by A. Mark Smith is 178 pages long, and a total of 45,924 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics aloud.

What Reading Level is Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics?

Ptolemy and the Foundations of Ancient Mathematical Optics is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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