2007-04-14 20:36:33 · 6 answers · asked by Yohannes S 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
first of all, it is Pi (π), not PIE. Pi is the mathematical constant found by dividing the circumference of the circle by its diameter. C / D = Pi
2007-04-14 20:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by Holymasteric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pi (Ï) a greek letter, not pie.
Pi is defined in math as the radio of the circumfrence of a circle to it's diamater.
Wikipedia has a great animation on their pi page to illustrate it.
2007-04-15 03:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by eviljebus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pi was first observed in the study of circles. However, the number is ingrained into the structure of reality itself.
2007-04-15 03:53:03 · answer #3 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes from the first letter in "perimetros"--a Greek word.
2007-04-15 08:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since others have answered your question i will also state that it's correct pronunciation is pee. not pie
2007-04-15 03:54:47 · answer #5 · answered by Dan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cant believe your parents named you Yohanne...when you planning to murder them??
2007-04-15 03:52:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋