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Section 1.1, page 15, Question 14 Estimates of Pi | ||
| Pi History | ||
| Follow the links at the top of this web page to interesting facts about pi and its history. How many digits of pi could you memorize? ( http://www.ualr.edu/~lasmoller/pi.html ) | ||
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| Pi Mathematics | ||
| Next time you order a pizza, take a minute to participate in this pi project. Students from around the world can submit their answers and find out where in the world you get the best buy for pizza. ( http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Edu/RSE/RSEorange/buttons.html ) | ||
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| The Exploratorium | ||
| Everything you ever wanted to know about pi is right here. Learn some fun ways to describe and represent pi, and follow links to more detailed information. You can even listen to pi music! ( http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/pi/ ) | ||
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Chapter Problem Wrap-Up, page 45 Midway Rides | ||
| Preston & Barbieri | ||
| Check out the details and technical specifications for these rides. Some have more details than others, so don’t give up! ( http://www.barbieri-rides.com/view/1.htm ) | ||
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| Huss | ||
| Have a look at the tech specs for Jump2 or Delirium on this ride manufacturer’s web site. ( http://www.hussrides.com/ ) | ||
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| Whirlin' | ||
| Try Family Rides or Kiddie Rides for more information on this company’s fun products! ( http://www.whirlin.com/ ) | ||
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| Canada’s Wonderland | ||
| Canada’s Wonderland web site has information about all the rides, and statistics on height and speed of many of the rides. ( http://www.canadas-wonderland.com/ ) | ||
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