Pi is an infinite number represented by the Greek symbol π (pi) and has great importance in the study of geometry. The number pi does not form a repeating decimal, that is, the sequence of numbers does not form a pattern.
What is Pi Day?
Pi Day occurs on March 14, because the date is written as 03/14 in the United States – in its simplified form, Pi equals 3.14, referring to March 14 (03/14, in English) . If you’re a meticulous math geek, celebrate the day at exactly 1:59 am or in the afternoon so you can reach the first six numbers of pi, 3.14159.
March 14 is also Albert Einstein’s birthday.
History of Pi Day
Physicist Larry Shaw started “Pi Day” in 1988 at the San Francisco Exploratorium to celebrate the famous number and mathematics in general.
In 2009, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution to recognize Pi Day.
Who invented pi?
The mathematical concept of pi has been around for thousands of years, but it started to be known by the Greek letter only in 1700.
Philologist William Jones began using the symbol in 1706, but it was popularized by mathematician Leonhard Euler.
Why is pi important?
Unless you’re a mathematician or scientist, you probably won’t encounter pi very often. But pi is essential for calculations in mathematics, engineering, construction, physics and space exploration.
Does pi never end?
Pi is infinite! Its exact value can never be calculated and it doesn’t seem to have a pattern.
Who holds the record for counting pi?
Rajveer Meena holds the record for reciting the most decimal places of pi. In 2015, Meena recited 70,000 decimal places blindfolded. It took almost 10 hours.
For more information about pi, visit www.piday.org.
Source: CNN Brasil
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