π (pi)
Definition
Pi (π) is an irrational number approximately equal to 3.14159... It represents the ratio between the circumference and diameter of any circle.
Analogy
Imagine you have a delicious pizza pie with perfectly circular slices. Pi (π) is like taking one slice and measuring its crust length compared to its diameter - no matter how big or small your pizza slice is, this ratio will always be pi!
Related terms
Circumference: The distance around the edge of a circle. It can be calculated using the formula C = 2πr, where r is the radius.
Area of Circle: The amount of space enclosed within a circle's boundary. It can be calculated using the formula A = πr^2, where r is the radius.
Trigonometry: A branch of mathematics that deals with relationships between angles and sides in triangles, often involving trigonometric functions such as sine, cosine, and tangent.
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