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Who is the inventor of logarithms?
john napier
What John Napier invented in 1614?
John Napier is best known as the discoverer of logarithms. He was also inventor of Napier's Bones. Which were multiplication tables written on strips of wood or bones. The invention was used for multiplying, dividing, and taking square roots and cube roots. He also made common the use of the decimal point in math.
What is the contribution of William Oughtred in developing computer?
William Oughtred contribution in developing computer was the slide rule which is based on the emerging work on logarithms by John Napier. Before the advent of the pocket calculator, it was the most commonly used calculation tool in science and engineering.
Did john macintosh invent a computer?
no
What is a napier?
Napier is A 2nd name :) it originates from scotland. there is a town in new zealand called "napier".
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