Explore: Compasses (mathematical Instruments)

A mathematical instrument is a tool or device used in the study or practice of mathematics. In geometry, construction of various proofs was done using

A compass, also commonly known as a pair of compasses, is a technical drawing instrument that can be used for inscribing circles or arcs. As dividers,

"straightedge" and "compass" of straightedge-and-compass constructions are idealized versions of real-world rulers and compasses. The straightedge is

magnetic compass reading is a standard way to determine local deviation. Sailing ships generally had two kinds of compasses: steering compasses, two of

of Mathematical Instruments is a set of instruments used by generations of school children in the United Kingdom and around the world in mathematics and

McLean, K. Robin (July 2008). "Trisecting angles with ruler and compasses". Mathematical Gazette. 92: 320–323. doi:10.1017/S0025557200183317. S2CID 126351853

technical instruments. Discussion about the use of terms ‘Electrum’, ‘German silver’, and ‘Nickel silver’ for drawing instruments. Beam Compasses at Mathematical

A mathematical problem is a problem that can be represented, analyzed, and possibly solved, with the methods of mathematics. This can be a real-world

also known as a sector rule, proportional compass, or military compass, is a major calculating instrument that was in use from the end of the sixteenth

measuring instruments Golomb ruler – Set of marks along a ruler such that no two pairs of marks are the same distance apart Measuring instrument – Measuring