An Irrational Calculation of Pi.

Lowry, Pat G.

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ERIC Number: EJ256929

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Publication Date: 1981-Dec

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An Irrational Calculation of Pi.

Lowry, Pat G.

Creative Computing, v7 n12 p238-39 Dec 1981

A program designed to calculate pi using a Monte Carlo simulation based on "throwing darts" at a quarter circle of unit radius inscribed in a unit square is presented. (MP)

Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Geometric Concepts, Instructional Materials, Monte Carlo Methods, Number Concepts, Probability

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Language: English

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