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Napier's bones, used for calculating products and quotients of numbers was also called Rabdology. Napier first published his method in 1617.

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What is the reason why John Napier invented The Napiers bone?

Because he wanted a simple calculating device. (It's "bones" actually.)


When and who invented the the computer napier's bone?

John Napier invented the Napier's Bone


Where did john napier invented the napier's bone?

scottland


What year did john napier invented the napier's bone?

in 1614 john Napier invented logarithms and a device called NAPIER,s bones


Year of napier's bones inventedyear of napier's bones invented?

John Napier invented the Napier`s bone in 1617


What is the electro mechanical counting device invented by john napeir?

napiers bone


Who discover nap bone?

Napier's bones is a manually operated calculating device created by John Napier of Merchiston, Scotland for the calculation of products and quotients of numbers. The method was based on lattice multiplication, and also called rabdology, a word invented by Napier. Napier published his version in 1617.


What are the seven earliest devices?

napiers bone


What are the advantage and disadvantage of napiers bone?

Napier's Bones, an early calculating tool invented by John Napier in the 17th century, allowed for quick multiplication and division through a physical manipulation of rods marked with numbers. The advantages include ease of use for complex calculations and the ability to visualize arithmetic processes, making it accessible for those not adept at mental math. However, disadvantages include their bulkiness and the requirement for manual handling, which can be cumbersome compared to modern electronic calculators. Additionally, they are limited to specific operations and cannot perform more advanced mathematical functions.


Who is the founder of abacus?

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Was Napier's bone successful?

very


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