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If you had a perfect sphere, and pi was it's circumference, what would happen? Would it be complete? Would it grow forever? How fast would it grow?
An experiement -- Would it work?
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In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between a perfect sphere and pi, with the conclusion that all spheres have pi as their circumference when using a unit of D=1. The possibility of the sphere growing is also mentioned, but ultimately dismissed as unnecessary. The confusion between radius and diameter is also acknowledged and corrected.
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It's diameter would be 1 in the same units you used for circumference. Otherwise nothing at all.Shain said:
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All spheres have Pi as the circumference if you arbitrarliy declare a unit system where r=1. That's what Pi means. The units we use (meters, feet) are abitrary and unnecessary and mathematically it is simpler to just use a unit of D=1, so C=Pi.Shain said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_circle
Grow? Why would it grow? And how is this an experiment?
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I'm glad I'm not the only one who keeps confusing radius and diameter.russ_watters said:
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Oops. Corrected.Bandersnatch said:I'm glad I'm not the only one who keeps confusing radius and diameter.
FAQ: An experiement -- Would it work?
Will the experiment be successful?
The success of an experiment depends on various factors such as the research question, methodology, and variables. It is important to carefully design and plan the experiment to increase the chances of it being successful.
How do you know if the experiment worked?
The results of the experiment can determine if it was successful or not. The results should be analyzed and compared to the expected outcomes or control group to determine if the experiment worked.
What if the experiment does not work?
If the experiment does not work, it is important to identify the possible reasons for the failure. This could include errors in the methodology, unexpected variables, or flaws in the experimental design. The experiment can be repeated with modifications to address these issues.
Can the results of the experiment be replicated?
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How can I improve the experiment?
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