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Approximating Pi

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By inscribing a circle in a square and then a square in a circle find an approximation to pi. By using a hexagon, can you improve on the approximation?

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An Introduction to Irrational Numbers

Stage: 4 and 5

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Contact

Stage: 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

A circular plate rolls in contact with the sides of a rectangular tray. How much of its circumference comes into contact with the sides of the tray when it rolls around one circuit?

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Pi, a Very Special Number

Stage: 2 and 3

Read all about the number pi and the mathematicians who have tried to find out its value as accurately as possible.


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