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What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by Ebookmathswaec: 4:33pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Pi (π) is simply defined as the ratio of circumference of a circle to its diameter. That is: π = circumference/diameter = 3.1415926535… It is one of the constants we have in Mathematics. For the convenience of students, Pi (π) is taken to be 22/7. This is not exactly correct. It should be noted that Pi (π) is an irrational number. It cannot be expressed exactly as a fraction. Pi (π) = 3.14159265358979… with the digits going on and on with no specific pattern. The digits keep going on and on without ending. It is a crazy mathematical constant! Pi (π) with the first 100 decimal places is as follows: π = 3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993751058209749445923078164062862089986280348253421170679… On March 21 2015 , a 21-year-old Indian student, Rajveer Meena set a Guinness World Record on Pi (π). He memorized 70,000 post-decimal digits of Pi. He made the record by reciting the π digits up to 70,000 digits. He did that in 9 hours 27 minutes. Rajveer wore a blindfold throughout the entire recall. Pi (π) Day Pi (π) Day is celebrated on March 14th around the world. Why March 14th? March 14 could be written as 3/14. The first three digits of Pi (π) is 3.14. Pi (π) Approximation Day Pi (π) Approximation Day is also celebrated on July 22 around the world. Why July 22? July 22 could be written as 22/7 (day/month date format). 22/7 is a common approximation of π especially for the convenience of students. More at: www.edmaths.com 3 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by Nobody: 4:52pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
∆ All right... I need money now not pi π ∆ 2 Likes |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by Greyworld: 4:54pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Nice but then, are you sure that Indian champ has a job? 70,000 digits? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by xender(m): 5:43pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Why was it named pi? Who named it ? |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by Luizkid(m): 8:24pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
70k digits?? Is that one a human being?? 3 Likes
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Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by encryptjay(m): 8:43pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
See brain power Asia sef |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by rayopt(m): 9:24pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
Ok. . . Never knew Pi this much. . .i prefer puff puff tho' 2 Likes |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by Nobody: 9:26pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
70,000 digits. That's great! |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by iamnlia(m): 9:53pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
More than 70,000 digits but still a constant. This goes to show that we really live in a geometry based reality. 1 Like |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by Aminu212: 10:28pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
π |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by anibirelawal(m): 10:31pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
As in meat PIe 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by princefunmmy(m): 11:37pm On Dec 17, 2017 |
All I Know Is That Pi is a greek alphablet, is terms of angle is 180 |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by eTECTIVe(m): 7:14am On Dec 18, 2017 |
Since I was born and now I am getting old I am yet to see why I had to learn about pi and so many other mathematical nonsense I learnt back den 1 Like |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by iamnlia(m): 11:07am On Dec 18, 2017 |
eTECTIVe:For me maths is more important than English. Maths is like a universal language. Anything represented in mathematical terms will be viable even in Pluto. Maths will enable the inquisitive mind study reality and even quantum mechanics. Have you heard of spatial maths? 3 Likes |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by eTECTIVe(m): 12:50pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
iamnlia: Where have u used or applied pi ever since? |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by iamnlia(m): 1:26pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
eTECTIVe:The first example I remember. I can use it to determine the distance between 2 points on a spherical object if you give me the diameter of the circle and the longitude/latitude data of the points only. The sphere could be as big as Jupiter. This method when used can lead to easier calculation of stuff like flight path and time. 2 Likes |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by Nobody: 3:52pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
eTECTIVe:They help to teach the mind critical thinking which is useful in different life situations. 1 Like |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by Nobody: 6:51pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
I prefer pie. |
Re: What You Probably Did Not Know About Pi (π) In Mathematics by plessis: 2:49pm On Dec 19, 2017 |
iamnlia:leave the idiot to enjoy his ignorance ... He doesn't know that the atm card he uses, the bitcoin, anything that has to do with codes, all work because of cryptography and number theory. 1 Like 1 Share |
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