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

 
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Aktivität
Tags
approximating  archimedes  method  pi 
Zielgruppe (Alter)
10 – 13
Sprache
English (United States)
 
 
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4.2
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1739
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