What is Napier’s Bones?

What is Napier’s Bones?
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Ans. John Napier created a device using rods to perform arithmetic calculations that is called Napier’s Bones.
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A set of rods where numbers were carved and used for multiplication and division aids is known as A) Pascaline B) Napier’s Bones C) Stepped Reckoner D) Slide Rule

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Each set of Napier’s bones consisted of rods. A) 5 B) 9 C) 11 D) 13

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What are the bones of Napier ?

Description : What are the bones of Napier ?

Last Answer : John Napier of Scotland in the seventeenth century used stained sticks for multiplication and division. This stick is known as Napier's bone.