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Life of Pi
jas_fluidm:
The number π (/paɪ/) is a mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle‘s circumference to its diameter, and is approximately equal to 3.14159. It has been represented by the Greek letter “π” since the mid-18th century, though it also sometimes written as pi. π is an irrational number, which means that it cannot be expressed exactly as a ratio of two integers (such as 22/7 or other fractions that are commonly used to approximate π); consequently, its decimal representation never ends and never repeats. Moreover, π is a transcendental number – a number that is not the root of any nonzero polynomial having rational coefficients. The transcendence of π implies that it is impossible to solve the ancient challenge of squaring the circle with a compass and straight-edge. The digits in the decimal representation of π appear to be random, although no proof of this supposed randomness has yet been discovered.
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Life of Pi is a movie by Ang Lee about the stories of a boy, Piscine, who suffered verbal abuse in school because his name was often taken to be “Pissing”.
In an effort to move beyond this, he makes a huge effort to become known as Pi by going up to the blackboard in every class he attends and explaining the meaning of Pi. This culminates in his final class, Math, where he proceeds to write down from memory the first 10,000 digits of pi spread over 5 blackboards. From then on he is known as Pi.
Why did Ang Lee cast Gerard Depardieu in a bit part in the movie?
Because of piscine on the plane!
Pi is usually recalled as being either 22/7 or 3.14. Various methods have been used to remember more digits.
Cadaeic encompasses the first 7 digits. c=3,a=1 etc
The phrase “How I need a drink,alcoholic, of course. After all those lectures involving radical equations” will get you 15 digits. How=3,I=1,need=4 etc.
March 14th has been known as Pi day. 3-14…
source: http://getaftermath.com/blog/life-of-pi/
murshida:
Its an excellent movie....
rakib:
i hav heard about the novel a long time ago, though havnt read. bt the movie is awesome. wish to watch it on 3D.
bushra:
I have heard about the novel. Thank you for sharing.
A.S. Rafi:
I have a plan to watch this movie. By any chance, is it still screening on Cineplex ?
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