wayne Gray

In this project, we are using a simple experiment to estimate the value of pi. We drop toothpicks randomly on a flat surface and count the number of toothpicks that cross over one of the lines on the surface. We then use this information to calculate pi using the formula pi = (2 x length of toothpick x number of toothpicks dropped) / (hits x spacing). The formula works because the probability of a toothpick crossing a line on the surface is proportional to the ratio of the length of the toothpic

Pi Day Puzzle Worksheet