Tuesday - Happy Pi Day

[Nitwit]

 

[LionJim]

Pi = 4-4/3+4/5-4/7+4/9-4/11…

Pi was proved by Lambert in 1761 to be irrational. (Think about it: it took thousands of years for someone to find a proof.) Lindemann proved in 1882 that pi is transcendental, a bigger deal. Oversimplified explanation: sqrt(2) is irrational but it can be constructed, as sqrt(2) is the hypotenuse of an isosceles right triangle with legs of length 1. (Some irrational numbers can be constructed.) Pi cannot be constructed with a compass and an unmarked straightedge. (Transcendental numbers cannot be constructed.)

 

[Nitt1300]

 

[manatree]

Stay in your lane, math nerds. January 23rd is National Pie Day.

 

[rudedude]

 

[BobPSU92]

 

[BobPSU92]

Pi = 4-4/3+4/5-4/7+4/9-4/11…

Pi was proved by Lambert in 1761 to be irrational. (Think about it: it took thousands of years for someone to find a proof.) Lindemann proved in 1882 that pi is transcendental, a bigger deal. Oversimplified explanation: sqrt(2) is irrational but it can be constructed, as sqrt(2) is the hypotenuse of an isosceles right triangle with legs of length 1. (Some irrational numbers can be constructed.) Pi cannot be constructed with a compass and an unmarked straightedge. (Transcendental numbers cannot be constructed.)

Thousands of years? They had circles back then?

 

[Woodpecker]

 

[rudedude]

Know what else today is?

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Catch1lion]

 

[Mufasa94]

Did anyone know today is actually national potato chip day? Heard it mentioned on news last night and then did a search today and many websites state it is.

 

[step.eng69]

According toThis thread Pi is irrational and the thread will never end!!!

 

[IrishHerb]

Have an irrational day ...

 

[s1uggo72]

should have posted yesterday- bettern than @LionJim or @IrishHerb erb.....