To celebrate Ultimate Pi Day I have calculated a numerical approximation of pi by weighing a circle.
March 14, 2015 → 3 / 14 / 15 ≈ π
3.1415 is within 0.003% of the true value of pi. Can I do better with some cardboard and scales…
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MATT PARKER: Stand-up Mathematician
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