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Pi Approximation

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Pi Approximation


1. The problem asks to change the value \(\pi\) into 3 and determine what you would get. 2. Normally, \(\pi\) is approximately 3.14159, but if we replace \(\pi\) with 3, we are approximating it with a simpler integer. 3. This means any formula or calculation involving \(\pi\) will now use 3 instead of 3.14159. 4. For example, the circumference of a circle is \(C = 2\pi r\). Using \(\pi = 3\), it becomes \(C = 2 \times 3 \times r = 6r\). 5. This approximation simplifies calculations but reduces accuracy. 6. So, changing \(\pi\) to 3 means all formulas involving \(\pi\) will be approximated with 3, leading to simpler but less precise results.