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Pi (π): The Timeless Mathematical Constant
Pi, symbolized by the Greek letter π, is a fundamental mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14159. It represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter and appears frequently in mathematics, physics, and engineering formulas.
Key Characteristics:
Irrational Number: Pi cannot be expressed as a simple fraction of two integers; its decimal expansion goes on forever without repeating.
Transcendental Nature: Pi is a transcendental number, which means it is not the root of any non-zero polynomial equation with rational coefficients. This quality proves that it's impossible to square the circle using only a compass and straightedge.
Digit Pattern: While the digits of Pi appear random, there's no definitive proof that they are truly random or contain every possible digit sequence.
Common Approximations:
Integer: 3
Fractions: 22/7, 333/106, 355/113
Decimal Expansion: 3.14159 26535 89793 23846 26433...
Historical Background:
Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Babylonians used rough estimates of Pi for practical purposes.
Around 250 BC, Archimedes of Syracuse devised a method using polygons to approximate Pi more accurately.
Over the centuries, mathematicians have continued refining our understanding of Pi, pushing its known digits further with modern computing.