The discussion revolves around identifying an error in a homework statement related to the mathematical constant pi. Participants are examining the implications of defining pi and its representation in numerical form.
The discussion is ongoing, with multiple interpretations of pi being explored. Participants are engaging in clarifying the nature of pi and its approximation, but no consensus has been reached regarding the original problem statement.
There is a focus on the definitions and properties of pi, with some participants referencing external sources for additional information. The original problem statement appears to be linked to a misunderstanding of these concepts.
You might like to reconsider that statement about pi, Equi.-EquinoX- said:The one that I check marked is incorrect, am I missing something?
-EquinoX- said:hmm.. isn't pi = 3.14?
No, pi is "transcendental"; one cannot write it as a terminating decimal nor a recurring one for that matter. Here are the first one million digits: http://www.eveandersson.com/pi/digits/1000000-EquinoX- said:hmm.. isn't pi = 3.14?
-EquinoX- said:hmm.. isn't pi = 3.14?