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History of Pi

Pi (∏) is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It has been approximated for over 4,000 years but its exact value is still unknown. Early Babylonian and Greek mathematicians like Archimedes made some of the first attempts to calculate Pi. Archimedes showed that Pi is between 31/7 and 310/71. Pi is a transcendental number that is impossible to square exactly with compass and straightedge. Mathematicians began using the Greek symbol Pi (∏) in the 1700s. Pi is fundamental in geometry, science, and has applications in many fields like engineering, physics, and technology.

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History of Pi

Pi (∏) is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It has been approximated for over 4,000 years but its exact value is still unknown. Early Babylonian and Greek mathematicians like Archimedes made some of the first attempts to calculate Pi. Archimedes showed that Pi is between 31/7 and 310/71. Pi is a transcendental number that is impossible to square exactly with compass and straightedge. Mathematicians began using the Greek symbol Pi (∏) in the 1700s. Pi is fundamental in geometry, science, and has applications in many fields like engineering, physics, and technology.

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STORY

OF
PI(∏)
Made by:
MADE BY:
1] Jeet
2] Aaryaansh
3] Nityam
4] Akshad
5] Prathemesh
6] Sujal
7] Pranav
8] Savrav
Introduction:
Pi (∏) is the ratio of circumference of the
circle to its diameter.

Pi (∏) has been known for almost 4000


years-but even if we calculate the
number of seconds in those 4000 years
and calculate ∏ to that no of places, we
would still be approximating its actual
value. Here’s a brief history of finding ∏.
Details:
The ancient Babylonians calculated the
WITHIN
area of a circle by taking 3 times the
square of its radius which gave a value of
pi = 3.125. One Babylonian tablet (ca.
1900-1680BC) indicates a value of 3.125
for ∏, which is a closer approximation.

The first calculations of ∏ was done by


Archimedes of syracuse (287-212BC), one
of the greatest mathematicians of
ancient world.
Archimedes approximated the area of
circle by using the Pythagorean theorem
to find areas of two regular polygons:
the polygon inscribed within the circle
and the polygon within which the circle
was circumscribed.

Archimedes knew that he had not found


the value of ∏ but only an approximation
within the limits which were there while
calculating the vale of ∏. This way,
Archimedes showed that ∏ is between
31/7 and 310/71.
Description:
Pi is approximately equal to 3.14159 . It is also
R as Archimedes constant.
known

Pi is a transcendental number; that is, not


the root of any polynomial having rational
coefficients. The transcendence of ∏ implies
that it is impossible to solve the ancient
challenge of squaring the circle with a
compass and straightedge.
A similar approach to that of
Archimedes was done by Zu
Chongzhi (429-501) a brilliant
Chinese mathematician and
astronomer.

Mathematicians began using Greek


letter ∏ in the 1700s. Introduced by
William Jones in 1706, use of this
symbol was popularised by Leonhard
Euler, who adopted it in 1737 .
Conclusion:
Pi is approximately equal to 3.14159 . It is also
known as Archimedes constant.

Pi (∏) is the ratio of circumference of the circle to


its diameter.

Pi is a transcendental number; that is, not the root


of any polynomial having rational coefficients.

The first calculations of ∏ was done by Archimedes


of syracuse (287-212BC).

Mathematicians began using Greek letter ∏ in the


1700s.
Applications of Pi :
In basic mathematics Pi is used to find area
and circumference of a circle .

The application of Pi in real life include


several areas like Geometry ,Science,
trigonometry and nature, etc.

Pi is also used in most calculations for


building and construction, quantum
physics, communications , music theory ,
medical procedure , air travel, and space
flight etc.
THANK
YOU

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