PI
PI (or Pi) is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is approximately equal to 3.14159, but it is an irrational number, meaning it cannot be expressed as a simple fraction and its decimal representation never ends or repeats.
History[edit | edit source]
The concept of PI has been known for nearly 4000 years. The ancient Egyptians and Babylonians had a rough understanding of the concept, and the Greek mathematician Archimedes is often credited with having made a more accurate calculation of PI.
Mathematical Properties[edit | edit source]
PI is a transcendental number, which means it is not the root of any non-zero polynomial equation with rational coefficients. It is also an irrational number, which means it cannot be expressed as a simple fraction and its decimal representation never ends or repeats.
Uses[edit | edit source]
PI is used in many areas of mathematics and science, including geometry, trigonometry, physics, and engineering. It is also used in statistics, where it appears in the formula for the normal distribution.
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