Approximating Pi Using Archimedes Method

Archimedes created a method for approximating π by bounding the value between the perimeters of polygons inscribed and circumscribed about a circle. This construction shows the convergence of both inscribed and circumscribed polygons as the number of sides increases.

 

David Abrams

 
Type de ressources
Activité
Balises
approximating  archimedes  method  pi 
Tranche d'âges
10 – 13
Langue
English (United States)
 
 
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4.2
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