Object Details
maker
General Electric Company
Description
In this component, three pieces of wood are stacked to create a base. Mounted on it are four pairs of black plastic knobs as well as two other black plastic knobs that have metal bands leading to rubber-covered wires. These connect to a porcelain and aluminum fixture in the center.
For general information about the UCLA differential analyzer, see 1983.0023.001.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1947
ID Number
1983.0023.038
catalog number
1983.0023.038
accession number
1983.0023
Object Name
differential analyzer component
Physical Description
aluminum (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8 cm x 14 cm x 14.5 cm; 3 5/32 in x 5 1/2 in x 5 23/32 in
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Mechanical Integrators and Analyzers
Science & Mathematics
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_689993