How Can You Calculate Pi for a Physics Assignment?

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Calculating pi for a physics assignment can be done using various formulas, including the classic Gregory-Leibniz series and Machin's formula. The Gregory-Leibniz series expresses pi as an infinite series: pi = 4(1 - 1/3 + 1/5 - 1/7 + ...). Another method involves the formula pi = circumference/diameter. The original poster is using a formula with the inverse sine function, which may also be valid but requires verification. It's advisable to double-check calculations and consult with a teacher or classmate if uncertainties remain.
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Hello,

my assinment is to calulate number pi
i do this pi=4*acrsin(sr(2)/2)

u no other way to find number pi

this asigmnent must be hand in tomorrow, i need urgent

thanks
 
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Among the most famous is the formula from Gregory and Leibniz:

\pi = 4 - \frac{4}{3} + \frac{4}{5} - \frac{4}{7} + ...

A finite one is Machin's formula:

\frac{1}{4}\pi = 4 arctan (\frac{1}{5}) - arctan(\frac{1}{239})
 
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Hello, thank you for reaching out for help with your physics problem. Calculating the number pi is a common assignment in physics and mathematics. The most common way to find the value of pi is by using the formula pi = circumference/diameter or by using the infinite series formula pi = 4(1 - 1/3 + 1/5 - 1/7 + 1/9...). However, it seems like you are using a different formula that involves the inverse sine function and square root. I am not familiar with this specific formula, but it may be a valid method for finding the value of pi. I recommend double-checking your calculations and making sure you have the correct formula before submitting your assignment. If you are still unsure, I suggest asking your teacher or a classmate for clarification. Good luck with your assignment.
 
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