PROJECT

PI
Throughout history humans have continued to learn new things, from
simple tools to studying natural phenomenon.
For almost 4,000 years Pi has been used by man. Pi is a very easy
concept to understand, but still, Pi is a number with infinite decimal
places. If you don’t understand lets see what Pi actually is.

4,000 present
What Is PI
You take a circle and measuring the diameter is easy as you can use a
ruler. But measuring the circumference is difficult as you need a string
or measuring tape. But instead of measuring the circumference, you
can calculate it, i.e., multiply the diameter by Pi.
Ergo, Diameter x Pi = Circumference.
Therefore, Pi = Circumference / Diameter.

Pi is denoted with the Greek Letter π (PI).

The Complication of PI
It may be easy to understand but the complication is that π is a decimal
number with infinite numbers after the decimal point. Though we
know what to divide with what the answer it never ending. Any circle’s
circumference divided by it’s diameter results to π and it starts with
3.1415………… and keeps going.
Formulas With π
• π ‘s basic formula is 2πr which it used to measure the circumference.
• It is used to measure a circle’s area using πr^2.
• It is used to measure a cone’s volume using πr^2h/3.
• It’s used to measure a sphere’s volume using 4πr^3/3.
• It’s used to measure a sphere’s area using 4πr^2.
• It’s used to measure a cylinder’s volume using πr^2h.
There are indeed more complex formulas but these are the basic ones.
History of PI
There is no record of when it was discovered, but it is believed that it
has been known for almost 4,000. Works of it appeared in Greek,
Babylonian, Chinese and Indian mathematicians and it’s even believed
it was used in building the Egyptian pyramids.
Value of Pi
Mathematicians estimated it by inscribing polygons in circles but it has
gotten nowhere near the actual value, i.e., it is an irrational number
which means it cannot be expressed in a fraction of two whole
numbers. Approximations are there, but it’s not perfect. Example :-
22/7 .
Real Life Uses of Pi
• If there is a necessity to make a shield then to calculate the
approximate value of is size to be able to hide a soldier behind it.
• To measure a computer’s capacity.
• To make objects involving circles.
• To calculate statistics.
• To build a cricket stadium.
Etc.
Problems involving PI
1. Take a circle with a radius of 2, measure it’s circumference.

Working
Formula for Circumference = 2πr
Substituting the value
2 x π x 2 = 4π
= 4 x 3.14
= 12.56 units
Problems involving PI
2. Find the diameter in the adjoining figure. 3.141592653
Working
Circumfrence = πd
3.141592653 = 3.141592653 x d
d=1
CONCLUSION
To conclude I would say that Math doesn’t just stop at π. There can be
things to learn in Mathematics mor than the digits in π. Some see Math
as a subject other find it interesting, but Math is also a feeling which
gives the feeling of accomplishment or suspense.