Approximating Pi

This sketch compares two approaches to approximating pi. Both provide an over and under estimate. One of the methods is that used by Archimedes.

 

John Golden —

 
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Activity
Tags
archimedes  circle  circumscribed  inscribed  pi  polygon  regular 
Target Group (Age)
11 – 14
Language
English (United States)
 
 
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