Objective
Measure and analyze the properties of circles to understand the significance of Pi (π).
Materials
- Various circular objects
- Measuring tape or ruler
- Calculator
- Notebook for recording data
Instructions
- Measure the circumference and diameter of various circular objects.
- Calculate the ratio of circumference to diameter for each object and record the values in your notebook.
- Compare the calculated ratios to the value of Pi (approximately 3.14159).
- Analyze any discrepancies and explore potential sources of error in measurements.
- Present your findings in a report, discussing the significance of Pi and its applications in mathematics and science.