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One million digits of pi, printed out on a mile long piece of paper.
What do you think?
I happen to know some mathematicians who know all the digits of pi!Blackberg said:I think people who remember more than a few digits should use their memory for something more useful.
that's what I said to my algebra professor :Dmontadhar said:I happen to know some mathematicians who know all the digits of pi!
They said they need to work on their order though.
You must not have ever parked in a long-term lot at a major American airport. They all look like that.DiracPool said:Who's with me here? What's more impressive in this video, the mile of paper with 1 million digits of Pi computed on it? Or is it the impossible congestion density of that parking lot they show in the first 30 seconds? There must be close to a million cars there.
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the vastness and complexity of the number Pi. By printing a million digits and stretching it out for 1 mile, it helps people visualize just how many numbers are contained within this infinitely long and non-repeating decimal.
The exact time it takes to print 1 million digits of Pi on 1 mile of paper will depend on the printing speed and type of printer used. However, it will likely take several hours or even days to complete.
Using 1 mile of paper represents the enormity of Pi and helps people understand just how many digits are involved. It also adds a visual element to the project, making it more interesting and memorable.
The current record for printing the most digits of Pi on paper is held by Chao Lu from China, who printed 67,890 digits on a single sheet of paper in 2015.
No, it is not possible to print an infinite number of digits of Pi on paper since Pi is an irrational number and has an infinite number of digits. However, with advances in technology and larger printing materials, it is possible to print more and more digits as a demonstration of the number's endlessness.