Slide Rule Computer Simulation 1 - Addition and Subtraction

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Simple linear scale for addition and subtraction. Addition is easy, you don't need a slide rule for that. This is to lay the groundwork for more complicated slide rules.

(1) To calculate A + B = C

  • Click the top ruler and drag it until its left edge is over A on the bottom ruler (green line).
  • Click on the small black bar at the top, to move the vertical indicator (hairline) until it is at B on the top ruler (red line).
  • The answer C is given by the location of the hairline on the bottom ruler (blue line).

. + . = .  

(2) To calculate C - B = A

Reverse the addition procedure:

  • Move the hairline until it is at C on the bottom ruler (blue line).
  • Move the top ruler until the hairline is over B on the top ruler (red line).
  • The answer A is on the bottom ruler, as indicated by the left edge of the top ruler (green line).

. - . = .  


(This page uses a JavaScript Drag Drop library from http://www.walterzorn.com/dragdrop/dragdrop_e.htm)