The Story of pi
Presenter: Robin Wilson
Published: December 2010
Age: 14-19 and upwards
Views: 1442 views
Tags: circumference
Type: Lectures
Source/institution: Gresham College
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The ‘circle number’ pi has fascinated people for thousands of years. Who first called it pi? who had it engraved on their tombstone? who tried to pass a law declaring it to be 3.2? how can we find pi by tossing needles? and can one square the circle?