Visualizing Pi (π)
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Visualizing Pi (π)
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#2I don't know if this visualization is really useful for those who know that
circumference = diameter * piRe: Visualizing Pi (π)
#3I don't know if this visualization is really useful for those who know that circumference = diameter * pi
the visualization isn't meant for those who know that.
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#4I don't know if this visualization is really useful for those who know that circumference = diameter * pi
the visualization isn't meant for those who know that.
It rolls so quickly, I would find it difficult for anyone who doesn't know this to grasp the fact. It took me a second, and I'm awesome at basic mathematics. BTW, diameter here = 1.
Anyone else thought that π(n) was referring to a graph of the density of prime numbers? :P
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#5I wonder why they chose a wheel with seven spokes. I don't recall ever seeing one with an odd number.
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#6Earlier quoted context omitted.
the visualization isn't meant for those who know that.
It rolls so quickly, I would find it difficult for anyone who doesn't know this to grasp the fact. It took me a second, and I'm awesome at basic mathematics. BTW, diameter here = 1. Anyone else thought that π(n) was referring to a graph of the density of prime numbers? :P
It took me three watchings to figure out what they were trying to demonstrate. Between the colors (not to harp on the color blindness thing, but those color choices were dreadful) and the speed of the animation, its relatively difficult to even understand what is happening the first few times through.
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#7I don't know if this visualization is really useful for those who know that circumference = diameter * pi
I think the point is that even if you "know" that, you might not "get" it intuitively. This animation is supposed to help you "get" it, and even though it's a bit too fast, I think it does a great job.
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#8I wonder why they chose a wheel with seven spokes. I don't recall ever seeing one with an odd number.
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#10Earlier quoted context omitted.
the visualization isn't meant for those who know that.
It rolls so quickly, I would find it difficult for anyone who doesn't know this to grasp the fact. It took me a second, and I'm awesome at basic mathematics. BTW, diameter here = 1. Anyone else thought that π(n) was referring to a graph of the density of prime numbers? :P
I agree. The version here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_talk:Pi-unrolled.gif appears to move slower. I think it's better.
