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== Definition ==
== Definition ==
'''Pi''' is an [[irrational]] number.  It is the ratio of a circle's circumference, or perimeter, to its diameter.  The number pi is usually only useful when dealing with [[circle|circles]], [[sphere|spheres]], and discs.
'''Pi''' is an [[irrational]] number.  It is the ratio of a circle's circumference, or perimeter, to its diameter.  It is roughly equal to 3.141592653.  The number pi is usually only useful when dealing with [[circle|circles]], [[sphere|spheres]], and discs.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
*[[Circle]]
*[[Circle]]

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Definition

Pi is an irrational number. It is the ratio of a circle's circumference, or perimeter, to its diameter. It is roughly equal to 3.141592653. The number pi is usually only useful when dealing with circles, spheres, and discs.

See Also